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Gontko Family History

Gontko 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: Ontko, Ponto, Goto, Gonter, Conto, Gotto, Monto, Gornto, Gonyo

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Where is the Gontko family from?

You can see how Gontko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gontko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gontko family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gontko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gontko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gontko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Gontko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gontko 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gontko. 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 Gontko. For the veterans among your Gontko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gontko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gontko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gontko in 1966 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gontko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gontko 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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