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Tirko Family History

Tirko 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, Sirko, Timko, Hirko, Turk, Turco, Virgo, Torno, Misko, Toro

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Where is the Tirko family from?

You can see how Tirko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tirko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tirko family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tirko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tirko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tirko 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 Tirko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Tirko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Tirko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tirko 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tirko. 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 38 military records available for the last name Tirko. For the veterans among your Tirko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tirko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tirko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tirko in 1966 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tirko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tirko 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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