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Martinho Family History

Martinho Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from a variant of the personal name Martim (see Martin) influenced by its Latin form Martinus.

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


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Where is the Martinho family from?

You can see how Martinho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinho family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Martinho families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Martinho's in USA. California had the highest population of Martinho families in 1920.
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What did your Martinho ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martinho. 100% of Martinho women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Martinho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Martinho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinho 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Martinho. 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 50 military records available for the last name Martinho. For the veterans among your Martinho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinho lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Martinho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Martinho in 1953 was 56, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martinho 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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