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Stefanko Family History

Stefanko Name Meaning

Slovak and Croatian (Štefanko): from a pet form of the personal name Štefan Latin Stephanus (see Steven ).

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


Similar surnames: Stefano, Stefko, Stanko, Stefanic, Stefanik, Stefan, Stefanek

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Where is the Stefanko family from?

You can see how Stefanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefanko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stefanko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Stefanko families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Stefanko's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Stefanko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stefanko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stefanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stefanko. 35% of Stefanko men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Stefanko women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stefanko were New Worker and Stenographer. .

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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
    35%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stefanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefanko 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Stefanko. 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 495 military records available for the last name Stefanko. For the veterans among your Stefanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefanko lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Stefanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Stefanko in 1946 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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