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Solko Family History

Solko 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: Soldo, Sopko, Solo, Salko, Smolko, Sok, Sol, Sorbo, Solano, Solis

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Where is the Solko family from?

You can see how Solko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Solko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Solko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Solko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solko 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 Solko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Solko. 43% of Solko men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

What Solko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Solko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solko 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Solko. 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 82 military records available for the last name Solko. For the veterans among your Solko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Solko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Solko in 1962 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solko 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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