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Talko Family History

Talko 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: Valko, Tallo, Palko, Walko, Halko, Balko, Malko, Salko, Tao, Tallon

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Where is the Talko family from?

You can see how Talko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Talko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Talko families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Talko's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Talko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Talko 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 Talko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Talko. 100% of Talko men worked as a Grinder.

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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

  • Grinder
    100%

What Talko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Talko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Talko 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Talko. 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 45 military records available for the last name Talko. For the veterans among your Talko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Talko lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Talko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Talko in 1970 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Talko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Talko 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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