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Martinkus Family History

Martinkus Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: adaptation of Polish Martynko from a derivative of the personal name Martyn ‘Martin’.

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


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Where is the Martinkus family from?

You can see how Martinkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Martinkus families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Martinkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Martinkus families in 1920.
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What did your Martinkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martinkus. 23% of Martinkus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Martinkus women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martinkus were Labor and Seamstress.

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Wire Drawer
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Martinkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Martinkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinkus 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Martinkus. 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 387 military records available for the last name Martinkus. For the veterans among your Martinkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinkus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Martinkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Martinkus in 1957 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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