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Marth Family History

Marth Name Meaning

German:: from a short form of Martin . habitational name from any of several places called Marth.

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


Similar surnames: Mart, Marsh, Warth, Martz, Barth, Marti, March, Marte, Marty, Marton

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Where is the Marth family from?

You can see how Marth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 34 Marth families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Marth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Marth families in 1911.
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What did your Marth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marth. 69% of Marth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Marth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Marth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Marth. For the veterans among your Marth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Marth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Marth in 1953 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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