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Korko Family History

Korko 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: Kosko, Dorko, Kokko, Kopko, York, Sorbo, Orio, Koski, Korab, Korn

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Where is the Korko family from?

You can see how Korko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Korko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Korko family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Korko's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Korko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Korko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Korko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Korko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Korko 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Korko. 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 8 military records available for the last name Korko. For the veterans among your Korko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Korko lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Korko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Korko in 1968 was 73, and 81 in 1972.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Korko 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.

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