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Martinek Family History

Martinek Surname Meaning

Czech (Martínek) Slovak Croatian and Slovenian: from a pet form of the personal name Martin.

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


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Where is the Martinek family from?

You can see how Martinek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Martinek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Martinek families living in Missouri. This was about 21% of all the recorded Martinek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Martinek families in 1880.
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What did your Martinek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Martinek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Martinek. 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 Martinek. For the veterans among your Martinek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinek lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Martinek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Martinek in 1945 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martinek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martinek 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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