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Nelko Family History

Nelko 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: Melko, Zelko, Belko, Elko, Bello, Valko, Nelson, Belka, Perko, Mello

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Where is the Nelko family from?

You can see how Nelko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nelko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nelko family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nelko's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Nelko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nelko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Nelko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nelko 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Nelko. 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 18 military records available for the last name Nelko. For the veterans among your Nelko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nelko lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Nelko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nelko in 1980 was 55, and 73 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nelko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nelko 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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