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Pelko Family History

Pelko 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: Perko, Pelto, Pelka, Palko, Pello, Pelky, Petko, Pelo, Melko, Zelko

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Where is the Pelko family from?

You can see how Pelko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelko family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pelko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 8 Pelko families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelko's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pelko families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pelko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelko. 43% of Pelko men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Molder
    29%

What Pelko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Pelko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelko 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Pelko. 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 194 military records available for the last name Pelko. For the veterans among your Pelko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pelko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pelko in 1967 was 61, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelko 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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