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Mahek Family History

Mahek 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: Malek, Macek, Masek, Maheu, Marek, Maher, Mashek, Mark, Malik, Maze

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Where is the Mahek family from?

You can see how Mahek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mahek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mahek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mahek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahek 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 Mahek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahek. 100% of Mahek 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
    100%

What Mahek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Mahek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahek 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mahek. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mahek. For the veterans among your Mahek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mahek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mahek in 1964 was 56, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mahek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahek 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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