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Evanko Family History

Evanko Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Ukrainian Ivanko: from a pet form of the personal name Ivan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Evanko family from?

You can see how Evanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evanko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Evanko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Evanko family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Evanko's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Evanko families in 1911.
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What did your Evanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Comptometer Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evanko. 51% of Evanko men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Evanko women worked as a Comptometer Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evanko were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    51%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Labor
    10%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Comptometer Operator
    20%
  • Presser
    20%
  • Sewer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Evanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evanko 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Evanko. 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 480 military records available for the last name Evanko. For the veterans among your Evanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evanko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Evanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Evanko in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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