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Batko Family History

Batko Name Meaning

Polish Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Rusyn (in Slovakia spelled Baťko) and Slovak (Baťko): from Ukrainian and Rusyn batko Slovak baťko ‘daddy’ used as a form of address for an older (respectful) man.

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


Similar surnames: Bark, Witko, Arko, Gasko, Platko, Bartko, Benko, Berko, Marko, Betka

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Where is the Batko family from?

You can see how Batko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Batko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Batko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Batko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Batko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Batko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batko. 62% of Batko men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Batko women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batko were Truck Driver and Cigar Maker. .

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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
    62%
  • Miner
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Cigar Maker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Batko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batko 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Batko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 198 military records available for the last name Batko. For the veterans among your Batko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batko lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Batko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Batko in 1949 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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