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Martos Family History

Martos Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the town of Martos in Jaén (Andalusia).

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


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Where is the Martos family from?

You can see how Martos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Martos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Martos families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Martos's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Martos families in 1911.
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What did your Martos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martos. 84% of Martos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Martos women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    84%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Martos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martos 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 985 immigration records available for the last name Martos. 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 198 military records available for the last name Martos. For the veterans among your Martos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martos lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Martos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Martos in 1955 was 28, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martos 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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