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Savko Family History

Savko Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: from a pet form of the personal name Sava (see Savas).

This surname is also found among Rusyns (in Slovakia); compare Safko.

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


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Where is the Savko family from?

You can see how Savko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Savko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Savko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Savko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savko 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 Savko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savko. 36% of Savko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Savko women worked as a Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Coal Loader
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Savko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Savko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savko 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Savko. 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 226 military records available for the last name Savko. For the veterans among your Savko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savko lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Savko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Savko in 1951 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Savko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savko 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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