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Zanko Family History

Zanko 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: Janko, Danko, Panko, Manko, Banko, Zank, Hanko, Wanko, Sanko, Yanko

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Where is the Zanko family from?

You can see how Zanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zanko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Zanko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zanko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanko 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 Zanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zanko. 70% of Zanko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zanko women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    70%
  • Sailor
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Zanko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Zanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanko 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Zanko. 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 181 military records available for the last name Zanko. For the veterans among your Zanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zanko in 1962 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zanko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zanko 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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