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Marski Family History

Marski 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: Marske, Mirski, Barski, Garski, Mark, Maki, Mars, Mari, Barsky, Marti

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Where is the Marski family from?

You can see how Marski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Marski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Marski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Marski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Marski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sorter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marski. 72% of Marski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marski women worked as a Sorter. .

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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
    72%
  • Watchman
    15%
  • Fisherman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sorter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marski 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Marski. 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 176 military records available for the last name Marski. For the veterans among your Marski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marski lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Marski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Marski in 1949 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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