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Zilko Family History

Zilko 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: Milko, Zilka, Zelko, Zink, Valko, Misko, Wilk, Zilch, Silk, Milk

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Where is the Zilko family from?

You can see how Zilko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zilko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zilko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zilko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zilko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zilko 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 Zilko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zilko. 58% of Zilko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zilko women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    58%
  • Janitor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Coal Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Zilko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Zilko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zilko 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Zilko. 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 152 military records available for the last name Zilko. For the veterans among your Zilko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zilko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zilko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zilko in 1952 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zilko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zilko 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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