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Marhefka Family History

Marhefka Name Meaning

Slovak: nickname from an altered form of the dialect plant name marchevka ‘carrot’.

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


Similar surnames: Marek, Marko, Masek, Maren, Marecki, Marcello, Martinka, Mikeska

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Where is the Marhefka family from?

You can see how Marhefka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marhefka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Marhefka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Marhefka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Marhefka families in 1920.
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What did your Marhefka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marhefka. 32% of Marhefka men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Marhefka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marhefka were Labor 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Galvanizer
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Waitress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Marhefka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marhefka 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Marhefka. 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 275 military records available for the last name Marhefka. For the veterans among your Marhefka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marhefka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Marhefka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Marhefka in 1959 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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