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Marchek Family History

Marchek 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: Marchel, Marchuk, Marchak, March, Marchal, Marck, Marchese, Archer

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Where is the Marchek family from?

You can see how Marchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marchek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Marchek family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Marchek's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Marchek families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marchek 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 Marchek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marchek. 38% of Marchek 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

What Marchek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Marchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchek 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Marchek. 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 133 military records available for the last name Marchek. For the veterans among your Marchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Marchek in 1964 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marchek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marchek 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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