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Martinak Family History

Martinak Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Martinák Slovak also Martiňák): patronymic from the personal name Martin.

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


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Where is the Martinak family from?

You can see how Martinak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martinak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Martinak family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Martinak's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Martinak families in 1911.
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What did your Martinak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martinak. 34% of Martinak men worked as a Miner and 50% of Martinak women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martinak were Carpenter and 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

  • Miner
    34%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Martinak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Martinak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinak 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Martinak. 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 381 military records available for the last name Martinak. For the veterans among your Martinak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Martinak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Martinak in 1955 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martinak 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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