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 Smalko family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Smalko Family History

Smalko 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: Malko, Salko, Smolko, Smelko, Mallo, Valko, Malo, Milko, Salto, Marko

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Smalko family from?

You can see how Smalko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smalko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smalko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Smalko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smalko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smalko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smalko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Smalko. 100% of Smalko women worked as a Waitress.

View Census Data for Smalko | 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Smalko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Smalko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smalko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Smalko

Passenger Lists

There are 45 immigration records available for the last name Smalko. 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 Smalko immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Smalko. For the veterans among your Smalko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Smalko military records

You've only scratched the surface of Smalko family history

Discover More

What is the average Smalko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Smalko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Smalko in 1962 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Smalko 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 Smalko family tree

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