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Klocko Family History

Klocko Name Meaning

Polish: from kloc ‘log chunk block of wood’ a nickname for a clumsy or awkward man.

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


Similar surnames: Kloc, Block, Klocek, Platko, Kosko, Placko, Klock, Krock, Lipko

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Where is the Klocko family from?

You can see how Klocko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klocko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Klocko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Klocko families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Klocko's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Klocko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klocko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klocko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klocko. 60% of Klocko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Klocko women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klocko were Bookkeeper and Machine Operator. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Presser
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%
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What Klocko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Klocko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klocko 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Klocko. 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 186 military records available for the last name Klocko. For the veterans among your Klocko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klocko lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Klocko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Klocko in 1947 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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