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Surko Family History

Surko 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: Turko, Suko, Sirko, Yurko, Supko, Susko, Turk, Turco, Sorbo, Puro

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Where is the Surko family from?

You can see how Surko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Surko families living in Connecticut. This was about 23% of all the recorded Surko's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Surko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surko 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 Surko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Surko. 100% of Surko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Surko women worked as an Office Work.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Surko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Surko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surko 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Surko. 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 256 military records available for the last name Surko. For the veterans among your Surko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surko lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Surko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Surko in 1951 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Surko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surko 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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