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Marthens Family History

Marthens Name 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: Martens, Athens, Matthews, Martins, Matheny, Mathews, Mathes, Matthes

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Where is the Marthens family from?

You can see how Marthens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marthens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Marthens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Marthens family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Marthens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marthens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marthens 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 Marthens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marthens. 35% of Marthens men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Marthens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marthens were Cook and Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Marthens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthens 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Marthens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Marthens. For the veterans among your Marthens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Marthens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Marthens in 1964 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

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