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Jayko Family History

Jayko 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: Jacko, Janko, Jasko, Jack, Valko, Dacko, Rayo, Vayo, Danko, Panko

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Where is the Jayko family from?

You can see how Jayko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jayko family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jayko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jayko families living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jayko's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Jayko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jayko 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 Jayko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jayko. 100% of Jayko men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Jayko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jayko 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jayko. 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 151 military records available for the last name Jayko. For the veterans among your Jayko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jayko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jayko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jayko in 1964 was 52, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jayko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jayko 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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