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Mlynek Family History

Mlynek Surname Meaning

Polish (Młynek): occupational name from a pet form of młynarz ‘miller’ (see Mlynarski).

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


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Where is the Mlynek family from?

You can see how Mlynek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mlynek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mlynek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mlynek families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Mlynek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mlynek families in 1911.
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What did your Mlynek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Car Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mlynek. 19% of Mlynek men worked as a Car Cleaner.

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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

  • Car Cleaner
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Paint Mixer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

What Mlynek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Mlynek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mlynek 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Mlynek. 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 358 military records available for the last name Mlynek. For the veterans among your Mlynek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mlynek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mlynek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mlynek in 1962 was 57, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mlynek 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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