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Martir Family History

Martir Surname Meaning

Spanish (Mártir): from mártir ‘martyr’ probably a nickname for someone devoted to the religious cult of a Christian martyr.

It may also refer to someone who had played the part of a Christian martyr in a religious play.

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


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Where is the Martir family from?

You can see how Martir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Martir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Martir families living in Texas. This was about 9% of all the recorded Martir's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Martir families in 1920.
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What did your Martir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martir. 20% of Martir men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Martir women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martir were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Martir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martir 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Martir. 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 352 military records available for the last name Martir. For the veterans among your Martir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martir lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Martir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Martir in 1952 was 27, and 83 in 2003.

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