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Marik Family History

Marik Name Meaning

Czech (Mařík) and Slovak (mainly Márik and Marík): from a pet form of the personal names Marek and Martin or a derivative of the Czech female personal name Máří (see Maria ).

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


Similar surnames: Marak, Mark, Marek, Mari, Malik, Marck, Macik, Marin, Marie, Mario

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Where is the Marik family from?

You can see how Marik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marik family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Marik families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Marik's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Marik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marik. 20% of Marik men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Marik women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marik were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marik 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 966 immigration records available for the last name Marik. 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 723 military records available for the last name Marik. For the veterans among your Marik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marik lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Marik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Marik in 1956 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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