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Marshak Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the first letters of the Hebrew expression Morenu Harav Rabbi Shmuel Koidanover ‘our teacher Rabbi Samuel Koidanover’.

The name refers to a prominent figure, a talmudic scholar and preacher from eastern Europe.

He lived during the 17th century, a time when scholarship and religious leadership were vital in Jewish communities.

The legacy of Rabbi Koidanover has influenced many, and his teachings continue to resonate in Jewish thought.

This surname serves as a reminder of the cultural and historical significance of the Jewish scholarly tradition.

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


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You can see how Marshak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marshak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marshak families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Marshak families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Marshak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marshak families in 1891.
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What did your Marshak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marshak. 100% of Marshak women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 571 immigration records available for the last name Marshak. 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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There are 298 military records available for the last name Marshak. For the veterans among your Marshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marshak lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Marshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marshak in 1952 was 46, and 92 in 2004.

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