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Martret Family History

Martret 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: Garret, Martel, Marte, Martire, Marre, Maitre, Marter, Morgret

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Where is the Martret family from?

You can see how Martret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martret family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Martret family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Martret's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Martret families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martret 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 Martret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martret. 100% of Martret men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Martret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martret 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Martret. 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 15 military records available for the last name Martret. For the veterans among your Martret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martret lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Martret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Martret in 1980 was 74, and 53 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martret 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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