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Marsalek Family History

Marsalek 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: Marszalek, Marshalek, Marsolek, Marsala, Marsalis, Marshall, Parsley

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Where is the Marsalek family from?

You can see how Marsalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsalek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Marsalek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Marsalek families living in Minnesota. This was about 46% of all the recorded Marsalek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Marsalek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marsalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marsalek. 40% of Marsalek 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    30%
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What Marsalek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Marsalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsalek 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Marsalek. 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 266 military records available for the last name Marsalek. For the veterans among your Marsalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsalek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Marsalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Marsalek in 1960 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

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