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Milcarek Family History

Milcarek 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: Mielcarek, Mulcare, Millard, Milavec, Marek, Mijares, Mihalek, Milek

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Where is the Milcarek family from?

You can see how Milcarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milcarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Milcarek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Milcarek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Milcarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milcarek 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 Milcarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milcarek. 40% of Milcarek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Milcarek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Milcarek were Helper and New Worker.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Helper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Milcarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Milcarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milcarek 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Milcarek. 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 211 military records available for the last name Milcarek. For the veterans among your Milcarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milcarek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Milcarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Milcarek in 1963 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Milcarek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milcarek 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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