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Shalko Family History

Shalko 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: Halko, Salko, Shao, Valko, Schalk, Chacko, Chalk, Mehalko, Shanks

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Where is the Shalko family from?

You can see how Shalko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shalko families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shalko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shalko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalko 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 Shalko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Shalko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Shalko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalko 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shalko. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shalko. For the veterans among your Shalko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Shalko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shalko in 1966 was 68, and 75 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shalko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalko 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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