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Damko Family History

Damko 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: Dacko, Danko, Demko, Damas, Valko, Damm, Damon, Dano, Jacko, Janko

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Where is the Damko family from?

You can see how Damko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Damko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Damko family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Damko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Damko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damko 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 Damko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damko. 67% of Damko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Damko women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Silk Weaver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Damko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Damko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damko 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Damko. 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 34 military records available for the last name Damko. For the veterans among your Damko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Damko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Damko in 1964 was 57, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damko 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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