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Holko Family History

Holko 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: Halko, Hollo, Hopko, Hook, Holm, Holton, Holme, Hole, Hock, Holt

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Where is the Holko family from?

You can see how Holko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Holko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Holko families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holko's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holko 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 Holko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holko. 54% of Holko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Holko women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holko were Cabinet Maker and Maid.

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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
    54%
  • Chipper
    16%
  • Bricklayers Helper
    16%
  • Cabinet Maker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Holko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Holko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holko 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Holko. 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 220 military records available for the last name Holko. For the veterans among your Holko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holko lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Holko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Holko in 1954 was 39, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holko 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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