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Marshalek Family History

Marshalek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Maršálek or Polish Marszałek (see Marszalek) a pet form of a word meaning ‘marshal’.

A term used for an official with any of a wide variety of functions in medieval feudal society in Europe.

See also Marshall.

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


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Where is the Marshalek family from?

You can see how Marshalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marshalek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marshalek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Marshalek family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Marshalek's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Marshalek families in 1911.
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What did your Marshalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marshalek. 42% of Marshalek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Marshalek women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Miner
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Marshalek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Marshalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marshalek 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Marshalek. 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 350 military records available for the last name Marshalek. For the veterans among your Marshalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marshalek lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Marshalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marshalek in 1941 was 1, and 84 in 2004.

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