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Krisko Family History

Krisko Name Meaning

Ukrainian; Slovak (Kriško): from a pet form of the personal names Khrystofor (Ukrainian) Krištof (Slovak) equivalents of Christopher .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kriska, Hricko, Misko, Hresko, Trisko, Kristof, Kriston, Klimko

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Where is the Krisko family from?

You can see how Krisko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krisko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Krisko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Krisko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Krisko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krisko families in 1920.
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What did your Krisko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krisko. 39% of Krisko men worked as a Miner and 100% of Krisko women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Miner
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Steel Worker
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krisko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krisko 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Krisko. 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 507 military records available for the last name Krisko. For the veterans among your Krisko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krisko lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Krisko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Krisko in 1960 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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