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Washko Family History

Washko Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Czech and Croatian Vaško Polish Waśko (see Vasko and Wasko).

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


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Where is the Washko family from?

You can see how Washko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Washko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 39 Washko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Washko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Washko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Washko 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 Washko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Washko. 50% of Washko men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Washko women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Washko were Machinist and Sales Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    25%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Sales Clerk
    11%

What Washko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Washko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Washko 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Washko. 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 490 military records available for the last name Washko. For the veterans among your Washko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Washko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Washko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Washko in 1962 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Washko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Washko 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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