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Marzek Family History

Marzek 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: Marzec, Marek, Matzek, Marzen, Mark, Marker, Marie, Marvel, Maze

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Where is the Marzek family from?

You can see how Marzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marzek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marzek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Marzek families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Marzek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marzek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marzek 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 Marzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marzek. 50% of Marzek men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Marzek women 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

  • Janitor
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Marzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Marzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marzek 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Marzek. 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 39 military records available for the last name Marzek. For the veterans among your Marzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marzek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Marzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Marzek in 1970 was 87, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marzek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marzek 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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