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Jarko Family History

Jarko 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: Jacko, Janko, Marko, Jasko, Barko, Arko, Jarka, Mark, Carro, Barco

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Where is the Jarko family from?

You can see how Jarko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jarko families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jarko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jarko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarko 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 125 census records available for the last name Jarko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarko 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Jarko. 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 85 military records available for the last name Jarko. For the veterans among your Jarko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarko lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Jarko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jarko in 1972 was 65, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarko 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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