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Mashek Family History

Mashek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Mašek (see Masek) and also of its rare Polish cognate Maszek.

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


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Where is the Mashek family from?

You can see how Mashek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mashek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mashek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Mashek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mashek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mashek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mashek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mashek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mashek. 34% of Mashek men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Mashek women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mashek were Farming and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

What Mashek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mashek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mashek 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Mashek. 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 464 military records available for the last name Mashek. For the veterans among your Mashek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mashek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mashek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mashek in 1962 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mashek 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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