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Valko Family History

Valko Surname Meaning

Czech, Slovak, Ukrainian, and Rusyn: from a pet form of the personal name Valentín Ukrainian and Rusyn Valentyn (see Valentine).

Hungarian (Valkó): from a pet form of the personal name Valér from Latin Valerius (see Valerio).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Valko family from?

You can see how Valko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Valko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Valko families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Valko's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Valko families in 1891.
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What did your Valko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valko. 36% of Valko men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Valko women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valko were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Valko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Valko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valko 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Valko. 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 539 military records available for the last name Valko. For the veterans among your Valko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valko lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Valko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Valko in 1947 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valko 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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