This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Churko family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Churko Family History

Churko Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chunko, Chupka, Chacko, Curro, Church, Turko, Chuck, Curto, Charo

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Churko family from?

You can see how Churko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Churko family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Churko's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Churko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Churko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Churko. 50% of Churko men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Churko | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Coal Loader
    50%

What Churko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Churko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Churko

Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Churko. 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.

View all Churko immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Churko. For the veterans among your Churko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Churko military records

You've only scratched the surface of Churko family history

Discover More

What is the average Churko lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Churko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Churko in 1957 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Churko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Churko ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Churko family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial