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Marusak Family History

Marusak Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Marušák): metronymic from Czech Maruše Slovak Maruša a pet form of the personal name Maria (Czech Marie). Polish: rare variant and an Americanized form of Maruszak a metronymic from the personal name Marusza a pet form of Maria or a patronymic from the male cognate Marusz.

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


Similar surnames: Maruska, Matusik, Maras, Rusak, Marousek, Matusek, Marak, Marek

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Where is the Marusak family from?

You can see how Marusak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marusak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Marusak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Marusak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Marusak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marusak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marusak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marusak. 40% of Marusak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Marusak women worked as a Sales Lady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marusak were Farming and Housework. .

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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
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Marusak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marusak 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Marusak. 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 231 military records available for the last name Marusak. For the veterans among your Marusak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marusak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Marusak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marusak in 1961 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

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