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Hirko Family History

Hirko Surname Meaning

Slovak: possibly derived from hirka ‘hillock’ or hirky ‘bitter miserable’.

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


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Where is the Hirko family from?

You can see how Hirko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hirko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hirko families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hirko's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hirko families in 1911.
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What did your Hirko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hirko. 49% of Hirko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hirko women worked as a Maid.

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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
    49%
  • Miner
    34%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Mason
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hirko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Hirko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirko 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Hirko. 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 344 military records available for the last name Hirko. For the veterans among your Hirko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirko lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Hirko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hirko in 1940 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hirko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirko 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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