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Marschke Family History

Marschke Name Meaning

German (Silesia Saxony and Bohemia): from a Germanized Slavic pet form of the Old Slavic personal name Maroslav with the first element probably based on the root mar- ‘to ruin’ or of a personal name such as Czech and Slovak Mareš (see Mares ).

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


Similar surnames: Marschner, Maschke, Marschel, Mitschke, Meschke, Haschke, Patschke

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Where is the Marschke family from?

You can see how Marschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Marschke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 15% of all the recorded Marschke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Marschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marschke. 18% of Marschke men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Marschke women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marschke were Electrician and Cashier. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Cashier
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marschke 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Marschke. 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 439 military records available for the last name Marschke. For the veterans among your Marschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marschke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Marschke in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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