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Filko Family History

Filko 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: Milko, Filo, Valko, Misko, Falk, Wilk, Fink, Silk, Milk, Fico

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Where is the Filko family from?

You can see how Filko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Filko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Filko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Filko families living in Warwickshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Filko's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Filko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filko 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 Filko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filko. 43% of Filko 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Hand
    29%

What Filko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Filko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filko 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Filko. 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 274 military records available for the last name Filko. For the veterans among your Filko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Filko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Filko in 1952 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Filko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filko 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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