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Mamek Family History

Mamek Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Malek, Macek, Masek, Marek, Mamer, Samek, Mark, James, Malik, Maze

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Where is the Mamek family from?

You can see how Mamek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mamek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mamek families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mamek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mamek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mamek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mamek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mamek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mamek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Mamek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mamek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mamek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Mamek. For the veterans among your Mamek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mamek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Mamek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mamek in 1968 was 74, and 66 in 1987.

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