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Marts Family History

Marts Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Martz.

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


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Where is the Marts family from?

You can see how Marts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Marts families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Marts's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marts families in 1911.
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What did your Marts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marts. 24% of Marts men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Marts women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marts were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 779 immigration records available for the last name Marts. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Marts. For the veterans among your Marts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marts lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Marts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Marts in 1955 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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