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Sankko Family History

Sankko 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: Sanko, Sando, Kaneko, Sankey, Sano, Janko, Danko, Panko, Sanzo, Santo

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Where is the Sankko family from?

You can see how Sankko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sankko families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sankko's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sankko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sankko 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 35 census records available for the last name Sankko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankko 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Sankko. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sankko. For the veterans among your Sankko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankko lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Sankko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sankko in 1977 was 65, and 70 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sankko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankko 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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