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Marte Family History

Marte Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: variant of Marta. Italian: from the personal name Marte from Latin Mars, the name of the Roman god of war or from Calabrian dialect marti ‘tuesday’ of the same origin, probably denoting someone with some particular association with this day.

English: variant of Mart. This form of the name is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

German: from a short form of Martin.

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


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You can see how Marte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Marte families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Marte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marte families in 1911.
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What did your Marte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Marte. 45% of Marte men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Baker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Marte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marte 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 Marte. 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 712 military records available for the last name Marte. For the veterans among your Marte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marte lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Marte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Marte in 1957 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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