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Maschak Family History

Maschak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Machak, Kaschak, Mashak, Marchak, Marchal, Maslak, Pasciak, Masch

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Where is the Maschak family from?

You can see how Maschak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maschak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maschak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Maschak families living in Manitoba. This was about 36% of all the recorded Maschak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Maschak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maschak 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 Maschak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maschak. 32% of Maschak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Maschak women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maschak were New Worker and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Maschak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Maschak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maschak 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Maschak. 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 Maschak. For the veterans among your Maschak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maschak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maschak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Maschak in 1965 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maschak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maschak 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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