This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Martinck family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Martinck Family History

Martinck 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: Martinek, Martinak, Martin, Martinec, Martins, Martincic, Martinko

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Martinck family from?

You can see how Martinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Martinck family living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Martinck's in USA. Michigan and 4 other states had the highest population of Martinck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martinck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martinck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martinck. 34% of Martinck men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Martinck women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Martinck | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Shoe Worker
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Printer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Martinck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Martinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Martinck

Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Martinck. 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.

View all Martinck immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Martinck. For the veterans among your Martinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Martinck military records

You've only scratched the surface of Martinck family history

Discover More

What is the average Martinck lifespan?

Average Martinck life expectancy in 1976 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martinck 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Martinck family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial