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Metelko Family History

Metelko 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: Mehalko, Metallo, Melko, Petek, Melillo, Merlo, Mello, Milko, Metzel

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Where is the Metelko family from?

You can see how Metelko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Metelko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Metelko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Metelko families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Metelko's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Metelko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Metelko 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 Metelko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Metelko. 60% of Metelko men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Metelko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Metelko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Metelko 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Metelko. 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 39 military records available for the last name Metelko. For the veterans among your Metelko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Metelko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Metelko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Metelko in 1964 was 86, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Metelko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Metelko 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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