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Vanko Family History

Vanko Surname Meaning

Slovak (also Vaňko): from a pet form of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav). Compare Wanko.

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


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Where is the Vanko family from?

You can see how Vanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Vanko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Vanko family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanko's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vanko families in 1911.
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What did your Vanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanko. 47% of Vanko men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Vanko women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanko were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    47%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Vanko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Vanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanko 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Vanko. 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 213 military records available for the last name Vanko. For the veterans among your Vanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanko in 1956 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanko 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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