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Martinussen Family History

Martinussen 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: Martinsen, Martinson, Martensen, Markussen, Marcussen, Magnussen

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Where is the Martinussen family from?

You can see how Martinussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinussen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Martinussen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Martinussen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Martinussen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martinussen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Martinussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinussen 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Martinussen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Martinussen. For the veterans among your Martinussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinussen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Martinussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Martinussen in 1966 was 43, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martinussen 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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