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Martus Family History

Martus Surname Meaning

German: humanistic name probably a variant of Martius Latinized form of Merz.

Slovak (Martuš): from a pet form of the personal name Martin.

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


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Where is the Martus family from?

You can see how Martus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Martus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Martus families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Martus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Martus families in 1911.
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What did your Martus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martus. 100% of Martus 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Martus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martus 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Martus. 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 718 military records available for the last name Martus. For the veterans among your Martus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Martus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Martus in 1963 was 65, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martus 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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