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Mazeika Name Meaning

Lithuanian (Mažeika): nickname for a short person from mažas ‘short’.

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


Similar surnames: Mazyck, Malik, Muzik, Mazza, Zika, Masek, Maze, Majka, Maza, Noreika

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Where is the Mazeika family from?

You can see how Mazeika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazeika family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Mazeika families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mazeika's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mazeika families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazeika surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mazeika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mazeika. 44% of Mazeika men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mazeika women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mazeika were Barber and Housekeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Mazeika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazeika 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Mazeika. 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 421 military records available for the last name Mazeika. For the veterans among your Mazeika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazeika lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mazeika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mazeika in 1957 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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