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Martenes Family History

Martenes Surname 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: Marteney, Martens, Martines, Martinec, Martins, Martone, Martinek

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Where is the Martenes family from?

You can see how Martenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martenes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Martenes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Martenes families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Martenes's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Martenes families in 1880.
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What did your Martenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martenes. 70% of Martenes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    70%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Martenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martenes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Martenes. 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 16 military records available for the last name Martenes. For the veterans among your Martenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martenes lifespan?

Average Martenes life expectancy in 2001 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martenes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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