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Yatko Family History

Yatko 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: Yacko, Batko, Katko, Yanko, Yasko, Yatsko, Valko, Mato, Dacko, Sato

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Where is the Yatko family from?

You can see how Yatko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yatko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yatko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yatko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yatko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yatko 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 Yatko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yatko. 50% of Yatko men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Yatko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Yatko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yatko 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Yatko. 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 64 military records available for the last name Yatko. For the veterans among your Yatko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yatko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Yatko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Yatko in 1955 was 50, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yatko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yatko 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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