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Murchek Family History

Murchek 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: Mrachek, Murch, Marchel, Marchuk, Zurcher, Murchie, Marchak, Yurchak

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Where is the Murchek family from?

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

What did your Murchek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murchek. 100% of Murchek 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Murchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murchek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Murchek. 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 41 military records available for the last name Murchek. For the veterans among your Murchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murchek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Murchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Murchek in 1966 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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