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Martinets Family History

Martinets 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: Martinet, Martines, Martineau, Martinec, Martins, Martinek, Marines

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Where is the Martinets family from?

You can see how Martinets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinets family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Martinets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Martinets families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Martinets's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Martinets families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martinets surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martinets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wood Chopper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martinets. 28% of Martinets men worked as a Wood Chopper. .

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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

  • Wood Chopper
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Martinets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinets 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Martinets. 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 55 military records available for the last name Martinets. For the veterans among your Martinets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinets lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Martinets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Martinets in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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