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Marto Family History

Marto Surname Meaning

Spanish:: habitational name from a place called Marto in Andalusia. probably also a masculine variant of Marta.

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


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Where is the Marto family from?

You can see how Marto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Marto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Marto families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Marto's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Marto families in 1911.
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What did your Marto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marto. 19% of Marto men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Marto women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marto were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    19%
  • Presser
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marto 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Marto. 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 222 military records available for the last name Marto. For the veterans among your Marto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Marto in 1962 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marto 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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