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Martinko Name Meaning

Croatian and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Martin .

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


Similar surnames: Marcinko, Martinka, Martino, Marinko, Martinek, Martinak, Martin

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Where is the Martinko family from?

You can see how Martinko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Martinko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Martinko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Martinko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Martinko families in 1920.
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What did your Martinko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martinko. 27% of Martinko men worked as a Labor and 28% of Martinko women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martinko were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Labor
    27%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Martinko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinko 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Martinko. 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 428 military records available for the last name Martinko. For the veterans among your Martinko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinko lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Martinko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Martinko in 1958 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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