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Martinkat Family History

Martinkat 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: Martinka, Martineau, Martinko, Martina, Martinak, Martinkus, Martinet

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Where is the Martinkat family from?

You can see how Martinkat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinkat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Martinkat families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Martinkat's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Martinkat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martinkat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martinkat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Martinkat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinkat 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Martinkat. 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 10 military records available for the last name Martinkat. For the veterans among your Martinkat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinkat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Martinkat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Martinkat in 1967 was 86, and 90 in 1998.

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