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Pirko Family History

Pirko 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, Pirro, Spirko, Pirkl, Sirko, Piro, Hirko, Pike, Pick, Pinto

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Where is the Pirko family from?

You can see how Pirko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pirko family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pirko's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Pirko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Pirko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirko 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Pirko. 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 97 military records available for the last name Pirko. For the veterans among your Pirko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pirko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pirko in 1963 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirko 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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