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Marsky Family History

Marsky 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: Barsky, Marske, Mirsky, Karsky, Mersky, Mark, Mars, Marley, Massey

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Where is the Marsky family from?

You can see how Marsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Marsky families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Marsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsky 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 Marsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marsky. 100% of Marsky men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Marsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Marsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsky 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Marsky. 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 33 military records available for the last name Marsky. For the veterans among your Marsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Marsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Marsky in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsky 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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