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Symko Family History

Symko 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: Simko, Demko, Syms, Suko, Sirko, Sisko, Senko, Sopko, Sako, Sinko

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Where is the Symko family from?

You can see how Symko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Symko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Symko family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Symko's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Symko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symko 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 232 census records available for the last name Symko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symko 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Symko. 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 15 military records available for the last name Symko. For the veterans among your Symko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Symko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Symko in 1965 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symko 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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