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Martinus Family History

Martinus 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: Martins, Martinkus, Martines, Martin, Martis, Martinec, Marinos

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Where is the Martinus family from?

You can see how Martinus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martinus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Martinus family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Martinus's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Martinus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martinus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martinus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martinus. 100% of Martinus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Martinus women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Martinus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinus 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Martinus. 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 365 military records available for the last name Martinus. For the veterans among your Martinus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Martinus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Martinus in 1960 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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