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Lelko Family History

Lelko 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: Lesko, Lello, Lefko, Melko, Zelko, Belko, Elko, Leo, Bello, Leake

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Where is the Lelko family from?

You can see how Lelko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lelko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Lelko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Lelko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lelko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelko 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 Lelko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lelko. 60% of Lelko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lelko women worked as a Sorter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lelko were Proprietor and Trimmer.

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sorter
    50%
  • Trimmer
    50%

What Lelko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Lelko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelko 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Lelko. 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 136 military records available for the last name Lelko. For the veterans among your Lelko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lelko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lelko in 1962 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lelko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lelko 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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