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Jorko Family History

Jorko 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: Dorko, York, Sorbo, Orio, Torno, Toro, Orso, Bork, Perko, Porro

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Where is the Jorko family from?

You can see how Jorko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jorko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jorko family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorko's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Jorko families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Jorko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorko 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jorko. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jorko. For the veterans among your Jorko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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