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Martinier Family History

Martinier 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: Martinie, Mariner, Martinec, Martinek, Hartinger, Gardinier, Martini

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Where is the Martinier family from?

You can see how Martinier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martinier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Martinier families living in New Jersey. This was about 70% of all the recorded Martinier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Martinier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martinier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martinier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Marchande was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Martinier. 100% of Martinier men worked as a Marchande. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Marchande
    100%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Martinier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinier 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Martinier. 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 13 military records available for the last name Martinier. For the veterans among your Martinier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinier lifespan?

Average Martinier life expectancy in 1980 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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