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Malechek Family History

Malechek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Malecek, Palecek, Malecha, Marecek, Malek, Machak, Meloche, Macek

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Where is the Malechek family from?

You can see how Malechek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malechek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malechek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Malechek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Malechek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Malechek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malechek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Malechek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malechek. 50% of Malechek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Helper
    25%

What Malechek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Malechek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malechek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Malechek. 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 26 military records available for the last name Malechek. For the veterans among your Malechek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malechek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Malechek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Malechek in 1966 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malechek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malechek 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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