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Martinec Family History

Martinec Surname Meaning

Czech Slovak Slovenian and Croatian: diminutive or patronymic from the personal name Martin.

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


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Where is the Martinec family from?

You can see how Martinec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinec family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Martinec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Martinec families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Martinec's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Martinec families in 1891.
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What did your Martinec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martinec. 32% of Martinec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Martinec women worked as a 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Welder
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Martinec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Martinec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinec 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Martinec. 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 416 military records available for the last name Martinec. For the veterans among your Martinec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinec lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Martinec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Martinec in 1959 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martinec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martinec 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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