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Stefko Family History

Stefko Surname Meaning

Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia) Croatian and Slovenian (Štefko): from a pet form of the personal name Štefan from Latin Stephanus (see Steven).

The surname Štefko is also found in Czechia.

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


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Where is the Stefko family from?

You can see how Stefko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Stefko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Stefko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Stefko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stefko 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 Stefko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stefko. 42% of Stefko men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Stefko women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stefko were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Miner
    21%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Presser
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Stefko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Stefko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefko 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Stefko. 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 Stefko. For the veterans among your Stefko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Stefko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stefko in 1952 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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