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Watchko Family History

Watchko 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: Fetchko, Butchko, Washko, Batcho, Macho, Wack, Dacko, Witcher, Hatch

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Where is the Watchko family from?

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

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Watchko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Watchko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watchko 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Watchko. 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 8 military records available for the last name Watchko. For the veterans among your Watchko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Watchko lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Watchko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Watchko in 1974 was 63, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Watchko 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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