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Surnames: Mihalik, Lopko, Hornyak
Classification: Query
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No - there are still a few of us left! I've had a devil of a time researching my
mother's side of the family. Yes, as I understand, her maiden name was originally
Hlopko also. Her father was George Lopko, born in Plymouth, PA (outside of Scranton). I
believe he had a brother named Ambrose. The mother and father (whose names escape me
right now) came from the slovakian region of what use to be Czechoslovakia
My grandparents on both sides are slovak and they're quite adamant about the
distinction between Czechs and Slovaks! I have done a bit research on the Hlopkos
(Lopkos) and know of another Lopko (Jennifer) - however, we don't show any family
members to her. However, have come up empty researching through Ellis Island and
Slovakia. Many of the immigrants from the Austro Hungarian empire left through Bremen
Haven Germany. Currently I have requested from the Social Security Admin my
grandfather's orginal birth certificate to see if that will tell me where my great
grandparents emigrated from. We believe they're actually from the Carpo-Rusyn area.
If you have had any family in the PA area, Please let me know. I have an uncle left who
is more familiar with the Lopkos.
Where do you live? Any details you can supply would be great. You may email me directly
at mihalikm(a)hotmail.com.
Great to hear from you!
Mary Mihalik