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Martlin Family History

Martlin 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: Martin, Matlin, Marklin, Marlin, Karlin, Marin, Maslin, Maudlin

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Where is the Martlin family from?

You can see how Martlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Martlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Martlin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Martlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Martlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Martlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martlin. 100% of Martlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Martlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martlin 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Martlin. 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 98 military records available for the last name Martlin. For the veterans among your Martlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martlin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Martlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Martlin in 1968 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martlin 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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