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Letko Family History

Letko 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, Leto, Petko, Lefko, Leo, Leake, Perko, Lehto, Leino, Lato

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Where is the Letko family from?

You can see how Letko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Letko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Letko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Letko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letko 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 Letko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mucker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Letko. 100% of Letko men worked as a Mucker.

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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

  • Mucker
    100%

What Letko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Letko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letko 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Letko. 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 93 military records available for the last name Letko. For the veterans among your Letko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Letko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Letko in 1964 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Letko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letko 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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