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Martier Family History

Martier 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: Mortier, Martir, Marter, Martie, Marier, Cartier, Martin, Master

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Where is the Martier family from?

You can see how Martier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Martier family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Martier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Martier families in 1840.
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What did your Martier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Martier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Martier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martier 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Martier. 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 47 military records available for the last name Martier. For the veterans among your Martier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Martier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Martier in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2002.

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