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Martitz Family History

Martitz 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: Marwitz, Martin, Martz, Marti, Martis, Moritz, Martir, Garlitz

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Where is the Martitz family from?

You can see how Martitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Martitz family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Martitz's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Martitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martitz 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 53 census records available for the last name Martitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martitz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Martitz. 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 179 military records available for the last name Martitz. For the veterans among your Martitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martitz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Martitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Martitz in 1974 was 58, and 58 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martitz 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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