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Balko Family History

Balko Name Meaning

Slovak and Czech; Hungarian (Balkó): from a pet form of Bal short form of the personal name Baltazar (Slovak Baltazár).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Valko, Banko, Palko, Ballo, Walko, Barko, Balk, Lacko, Balek, Berko

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Where is the Balko family from?

You can see how Balko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Balko families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Balko's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Balko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balko ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balko. 100% of Balko women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Balko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 999 immigration records available for the last name Balko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Balko. For the veterans among your Balko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Balko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balko in 1956 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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