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Marthinsen Family History

Marthinsen 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: Martinsen, Martinson, Matthiesen, Mathisen, Martensen, Mathiesen

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Where is the Marthinsen family from?

You can see how Marthinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marthinsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marthinsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Marthinsen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Marthinsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Marthinsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marthinsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Marthinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthinsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Marthinsen. 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 45 military records available for the last name Marthinsen. For the veterans among your Marthinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthinsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Marthinsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marthinsen in 1963 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marthinsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marthinsen 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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