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Marciniak Family History

Marciniak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Marcin (see Martin).

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


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Where is the Marciniak family from?

You can see how Marciniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marciniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 29 Marciniak families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Marciniak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Marciniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marciniak 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 Marciniak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marciniak. 33% of Marciniak men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Marciniak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marciniak were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    33%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marciniak. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Marciniak. For the veterans among your Marciniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marciniak lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Marciniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marciniak in 1945 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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