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Martyr Family History

Martyr Surname Meaning

see Marter.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Martyr family from?

You can see how Martyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martyr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Martyr families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Martyr families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Martyr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Martyr families in 1891.
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What did your Martyr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martyr. 80% of Martyr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Householder
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Martyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martyr 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Martyr. 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 767 military records available for the last name Martyr. For the veterans among your Martyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martyr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Martyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Martyr in 1963 was 87, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martyr 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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