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Martyak Family History

Martyak 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: Marusak, Marshak, Marta, Martha, Marak, Marty, Matyas, Martyn

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Where is the Martyak family from?

You can see how Martyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Martyak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Martyak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Martyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martyak 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 Martyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martyak. 60% of Martyak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Martyak women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Martyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Martyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martyak 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Martyak. 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 52 military records available for the last name Martyak. For the veterans among your Martyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martyak lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Martyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Martyak in 1949 was 50, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martyak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martyak 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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