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Rolko Family History

Rolko 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: Rollo, Rosko, Rock, Rook, Rolf, Valko, Romeo, Volk, Volkov, Roll

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Where is the Rolko family from?

You can see how Rolko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rolko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rolko families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rolko's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rolko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rolko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rolko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rolko. 100% of Rolko 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%

What Rolko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Rolko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rolko 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Rolko. 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 60 military records available for the last name Rolko. For the veterans among your Rolko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rolko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rolko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rolko in 1964 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rolko 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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