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Falko Family History

Falko 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: Valko, Falk, Falbo, Falco, Palko, Walko, Falvo, Halko, Balko, Fallo

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Where is the Falko family from?

You can see how Falko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Falko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Falko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Falko families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Falko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Falko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Falko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Falko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Falko. 56% of Falko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Falko women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    56%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Falko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Falko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Falko 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Falko. 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 45 military records available for the last name Falko. For the veterans among your Falko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Falko lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Falko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Falko in 1973 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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