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Martineau Family History

Martineau Name Meaning

French:: from a pet form of the personal name Martin habitational name from any of several places in France called Martineau e.g. the one in Saintonge just north of Bordeaux. This surname is also found in England (Warwickshire and London) where it was taken to by Huguenot refugees in the 17th century (see below).

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


Similar surnames: Marineau, Martinek, Martinet, Martin, Marteney, Martina, Martindale

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Where is the Martineau family from?

You can see how Martineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martineau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 5 Martineau families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Martineau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Martineau families in 1840.
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What did your Martineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martineau. 21% of Martineau men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Martineau women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martineau were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Winder
    6%
  • Teacher
    5%
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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Martineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martineau 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Martineau. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Martineau. For the veterans among your Martineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martineau lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Martineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Martineau in 1950 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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