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Malecek Family History

Malecek Surname Meaning

Czech (Maleček): from a pet form of Malec ‘little one’.

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


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Where is the Malecek family from?

You can see how Malecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malecek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Malecek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Malecek families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Malecek's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Malecek families in 1871.
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What did your Malecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Malecek. 43% of Malecek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Malecek women worked as a Farm Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    100%

What Malecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Malecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malecek 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Malecek. 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 148 military records available for the last name Malecek. For the veterans among your Malecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malecek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Malecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Malecek in 1960 was 62, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malecek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malecek 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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