Palko Family History

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Palko Name Meaning

Hungarian (Palkó): from a pet form of the personal name Pál, Hungarian form of Paul. Slovak and Ukrainian: derivative of the personal name Palo, Pavel (see Paul).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Panko, Valko, Pallo, Walko, Marko, Pasko, Lacko, Balko, Palos, Barko

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Palko Family Origin

Where is the Palko family from?

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You can see how Palko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palko families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Palko families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Palko's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Palko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Palko Family Occupations

What did your Palko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Palko. 40% of Palko men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Car Repairer
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Palko Historical Records

What Palko family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Palko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Palko. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Palko. For the veterans among your Palko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Palko Life Expectancy

What is the average Palko lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Palko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Palko in 1953 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palko 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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