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Martinka Family History

Martinka Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech: from a derivative of the personal name Martin.

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


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Where is the Martinka family from?

You can see how Martinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martinka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Martinka families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Martinka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Martinka families in 1911.
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What did your Martinka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martinka. 31% of Martinka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Martinka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martinka were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Martinka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Martinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinka 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Martinka. 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 332 military records available for the last name Martinka. For the veterans among your Martinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Martinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Martinka in 1963 was 88, and 72 in 2004.

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