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Marotzke Family History

Marotzke Name 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: Marotte, Matzke, Marotz, Gartzke, Martz, Marte, Maronde, Martire

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Where is the Marotzke family from?

You can see how Marotzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marotzke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Marotzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Marotzke families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Marotzke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Marotzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marotzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marotzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marotzke. 40% of Marotzke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Marotzke women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Marotzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Marotzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marotzke 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Marotzke. 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 105 military records available for the last name Marotzke. For the veterans among your Marotzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marotzke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Marotzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Marotzke in 1969 was 84, and 73 in 2000.

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