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Marthia Family History

Marthia 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: Martha, Mathia, Martin, Marti, Martis, Maria, Marta, Martir, Macchia

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Where is the Marthia family from?

You can see how Marthia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marthia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Marthia families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Marthia families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Marthia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marthia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marthia 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 Marthia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marthia. 50% of Marthia 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Marthia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthia 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Marthia. 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 16 military records available for the last name Marthia. For the veterans among your Marthia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Marthia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marthia in 1962 was 51, and 93 in 2003.

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