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Martes Family History

Martes Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from martes ‘Tuesday’ (derived from Latin Martis dies ‘day of Mars’ i.e. of the Roman god Mars; see Martin). This surname is most common in the Dominican Republic and Colombia.

Italian (southern): probably a nickname derived from Greek Martios ‘March’ or from some other derivative of Mars the name of a Roman god (see Martin). This surname is very rare in Italy.

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


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Where is the Martes family from?

You can see how Martes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Martes families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Martes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Martes families in 1911.
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What did your Martes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martes. 23% of Martes men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Martes women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martes were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    32%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Dressmaker
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Martes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martes 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Martes. 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 343 military records available for the last name Martes. For the veterans among your Martes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Martes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Martes in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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