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Martison Family History

Martison Surname Meaning

variant of Martinson with loss of -n-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Martison family from?

You can see how Martison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Martison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Martison families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Martison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Martison families in 1911.
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What did your Martison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Conductor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Martison. 100% of Martison men worked as a Conductor.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Conductor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Martison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martison 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Martison. 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 84 military records available for the last name Martison. For the veterans among your Martison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martison lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Martison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Martison in 1970 was 79, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martison 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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