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Zarko Family History

Zarko 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: Marko, Zaro, Barko, Arko, Zarco, Zarro, Mark, Carro, Barco, Aro

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Where is the Zarko family from?

You can see how Zarko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zarko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Zarko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zarko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarko 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 Zarko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarko. 45% of Zarko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zarko women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    45%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Rachet Man
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Zarko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Zarko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarko 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Zarko. 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 217 military records available for the last name Zarko. For the veterans among your Zarko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarko lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Zarko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zarko in 1951 was 57, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zarko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarko 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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