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Hertko Family History

Hertko Surname 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: Herko, Hertz, Perko, Berto, Herek, Berko, Hero, Certo, Hertel, Hartke

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Where is the Hertko family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hertko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hertko. 100% of Hertko men worked as a Labor and 100% of Hertko women worked as a Packer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Hertko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Hertko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertko 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hertko. 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 33 military records available for the last name Hertko. For the veterans among your Hertko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hertko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hertko in 1966 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertko ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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