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Marek Name Meaning

Polish Czech and Slovak: from the personal name Marek an equivalent of Latin Marcus (see Mark ). Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Martin .

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


Similar surnames: Malek, Mark, Marak, Macek, Marik, Mares, Masek, Marko, Marck, Maret

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Where is the Marek family from?

You can see how Marek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Marek families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marek. 100% of Marek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Marek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marek 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Marek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Marek. For the veterans among your Marek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marek lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Marek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marek in 1945 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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