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Yefko Family History

Yefko 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: Lefko, Perko, Yeo, Benko, Demko, Berko, Lesko, Mesko, Senko, Fecko

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Where is the Yefko family from?

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

In 1940, Miner and Clerical Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yefko. 43% of Yefko men worked as a Miner and 50% of Yefko women worked as a Clerical Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yefko were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Miner
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Worker
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Yefko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Yefko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yefko 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Yefko. 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 41 military records available for the last name Yefko. For the veterans among your Yefko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yefko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Yefko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yefko in 1967 was 48, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yefko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yefko 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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