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Marchefka Family History

Marchefka 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: Marchewka, Marhefka, Marchetta, Marchese, Marchel, Marchuk, Marchetti

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Where is the Marchefka family from?

You can see how Marchefka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchefka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Marchefka family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Marchefka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Marchefka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marchefka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marchefka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marchefka. 100% of Marchefka women worked as a Domestic. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Marchefka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchefka 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Marchefka. 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 16 military records available for the last name Marchefka. For the veterans among your Marchefka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchefka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Marchefka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Marchefka in 1962 was 46, and 87 in 1997.

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