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Marchewka Family History

Marchewka Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from a diminutive of marchew ‘carrot’.

As a Polish name it is a nickname for a person with carrot-colored hair.

The Jewish surname is usually artificial.

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


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Where is the Marchewka family from?

You can see how Marchewka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchewka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marchewka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Marchewka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Marchewka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marchewka families in 1880.
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What did your Marchewka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mounter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marchewka. 48% of Marchewka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Marchewka women worked as a Mounter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marchewka were Truck Driver and Packer.

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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
    48%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mounter
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marchewka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchewka 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Marchewka. 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 433 military records available for the last name Marchewka. For the veterans among your Marchewka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchewka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marchewka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marchewka in 1957 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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