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Ontko Family History

Ontko Surname Meaning

Slovak: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ontko family from?

You can see how Ontko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ontko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Ontko families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ontko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ontko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ontko 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 Ontko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ontko. 39% of Ontko men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ontko women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ontko were Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Shoe Laborer
    23%
  • Stenographer And Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Ontko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Ontko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ontko 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Ontko. 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 388 military records available for the last name Ontko. For the veterans among your Ontko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ontko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ontko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ontko in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ontko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ontko 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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