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Detko Family History

Detko 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: Detro, Demko, Petko, Dutko, Desko, Deo, Deak, Dacko, Perko, Denke

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Where is the Detko family from?

You can see how Detko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Detko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Detko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Detko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Detko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Detko 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 Detko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Detko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Detko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Detko 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Detko. 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 47 military records available for the last name Detko. For the veterans among your Detko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Detko lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Detko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Detko in 1970 was 48, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Detko 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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