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Pritko Family History

Pritko 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: Priolo, Primo, Prieto, Proto, Pritz, Prisco, Prato, Trisko, Witko

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Where is the Pritko family from?

You can see how Pritko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pritko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pritko family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pritko's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Pritko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pritko 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 Pritko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Pritko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Pritko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pritko 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pritko. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pritko. For the veterans among your Pritko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pritko lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Pritko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pritko in 1973 was 86, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pritko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pritko 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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