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Macek Family History

Macek Surname Meaning

Czech, Slovak, and Polish: from the personal name Macek, a pet form of Czech Matěj, Slovak Matej, Polish Maciej, equivalents of Matthew. Compare Matzek.

Slovenian and Croatian (Maček): from Slovenian and dialectal Croatian word maček ‘tom cat’ hence probably a nickname denoting a cautious or handy skillful person.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Macek family from?

You can see how Macek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Macek family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macek's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Macek families in 1891.
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What did your Macek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macek. 23% of Macek men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Macek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macek were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Farmer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macek. For the veterans among your Macek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Macek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Macek in 1954 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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