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Martinat Family History

Martinat 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: Martina, Martinak, Martinet, Martin, Martineau, Martinec, Mattina

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Where is the Martinat family from?

You can see how Martinat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Martinat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Martinat families living in North Carolina. This was about 20% of all the recorded Martinat's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Martinat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martinat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martinat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martinat. 78% of Martinat men worked as a 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
    78%
  • Cement Finisher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Martinat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinat 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Martinat. 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 89 military records available for the last name Martinat. For the veterans among your Martinat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Martinat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Martinat in 1962 was 68, and 32 in 2003.

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