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Marecek Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Mareček): from a pet form of the personal name Marek .

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


Similar surnames: Malecek, Marek, Matejcek, Matejek, Vanecek, Janecek, Macek, Marusak

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Where is the Marecek family from?

You can see how Marecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marecek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marecek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Marecek families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Marecek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Marecek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marecek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marecek. 37% of Marecek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Elevator Operator
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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What Marecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Marecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marecek 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Marecek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Marecek. For the veterans among your Marecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marecek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Marecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marecek in 1956 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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