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Samko Family History

Samko 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: Sako, Salko, Sanko, Savko, Safko, Simko, Saeki, Samson, Sack, Sando

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Where is the Samko family from?

You can see how Samko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Samko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Samko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Samko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samko 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 Samko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Samko. 100% of Samko men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Samko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Samko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samko 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Samko. 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 199 military records available for the last name Samko. For the veterans among your Samko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samko lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Samko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Samko in 1953 was 68, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Samko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samko 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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