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Marchak Family History

Marchak Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Marko formed with the diminutive suffix -ak.

Americanized form of Polish Marczak and Slovak Marčák cognates of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Marchak family from?

You can see how Marchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marchak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marchak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Marchak families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Marchak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marchak families in 1911.
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What did your Marchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marchak. 48% of Marchak men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farmers Son
    32%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Journalier
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marchak 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Marchak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 298 military records available for the last name Marchak. For the veterans among your Marchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marchak lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Marchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marchak in 1952 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marchak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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