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Michalko Name Meaning

Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia): from a pet form of the personal name Michal . Compare Mihalko . Altered form of Ukrainian and Belorussian Mikhalko (standard Ukrainian transliteration Mykhalko): from a pet form of the personal name Ukrainian Mykhal Belorussian Mikhal (see Michal ).

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


Similar surnames: Mihalko, Michalke, Michal, Michalec, Mehalko, Michalak, Michalski

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Where is the Michalko family from?

You can see how Michalko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Michalko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Michalko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Michalko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Michalko families in 1920.
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What did your Michalko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Michalko. 34% of Michalko men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Michalko women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Michalko were Machine Operator and Press Operator. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Press Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Michalko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Michalko 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Michalko. 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 173 military records available for the last name Michalko. For the veterans among your Michalko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Michalko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Michalko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Michalko in 1962 was 83, and 63 in 2004.

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