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Bolko Family History

Bolko 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: Bosko, Boiko, Bojko, Balko, Bolio, Boyko, Belko, Bobko, Bold, Bolle

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Where is the Bolko family from?

You can see how Bolko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bolko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bolko families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bolko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bolko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bolko 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 Bolko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Bolko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Bolko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bolko 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Bolko. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bolko. For the veterans among your Bolko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bolko lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1992, in the United States, Bolko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bolko in 1959 was 63, and 75 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bolko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bolko 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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