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Ellko Family History

Ellko Name 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: Elko, Ellen, Bello, Valko, Ell, Eller, Mello, Elo, Milko, Ellis

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Where is the Ellko family from?

You can see how Ellko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ellko family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ellko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ellko ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ellko ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Ellko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellko 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 Ellko. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ellko. For the veterans among your Ellko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Ellko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ellko in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 1982.

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