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Walko Family History

Walko Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Walenty Polish form of Valentine.

Rusyn (from Poland): Polish-influenced variant of Valko Americanized or Germanized form of Czech Slovak Ukrainian and Rusyn Valko.

1 Hungarian Valkó (see Valko).

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


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You can see how Walko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walko family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Walko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Walko families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Walko's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walko families in 1911.
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What did your Walko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Walko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walko 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Walko. 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 981 military records available for the last name Walko. For the veterans among your Walko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walko lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Walko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Walko in 1953 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

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