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Klimko Family History

Klimko Name Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Klymko); Polish and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Ukrainian and Rusyn Klym Polish and Slovak Kliment ‘Clement’ (see Klimek ).

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


Similar surnames: Klim, Klimek, Klima, Klimas, Klika, Shimko, Kliman, Limke, Timko

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Where is the Klimko family from?

You can see how Klimko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klimko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Klimko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Klimko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klimko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klimko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klimko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Klimko. 34% of Klimko men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Carder
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
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What Klimko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Klimko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klimko 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Klimko. 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 359 military records available for the last name Klimko. For the veterans among your Klimko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klimko lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Klimko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Klimko in 1949 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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