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Mielcarek Family History

Mielcarek Surname Meaning

Polish: from a diminutive of mielcarz ‘maltster’. Compare German Meltzer.

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


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Where is the Mielcarek family from?

You can see how Mielcarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mielcarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Mielcarek families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mielcarek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mielcarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mielcarek 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 Mielcarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mielcarek. 31% of Mielcarek men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mielcarek women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mielcarek were Chipper and Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Chipper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Mielcarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Mielcarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mielcarek 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Mielcarek. 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 370 military records available for the last name Mielcarek. For the veterans among your Mielcarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mielcarek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mielcarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mielcarek in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mielcarek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mielcarek 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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