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Martiner Family History

Martiner 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: Mariner, Martinec, Martinek, Martinez, Martinet, Martines, Martine

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Where is the Martiner family from?

You can see how Martiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martiner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Martiner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Martiner families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Martiner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Martiner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Martiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martiner. 36% of Martiner men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Martiner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martiner were Bookkeeper and Beautician.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Beautician
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Martiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martiner 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Martiner. 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 125 military records available for the last name Martiner. For the veterans among your Martiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martiner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Martiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Martiner in 1973 was 76, and 100 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martiner 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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