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Martira Family History

Martira 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: Martir, Martire, Martina, Martin, Marti, Madeira, Martis, Marra

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martira surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Martira ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Martira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martira 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Martira. 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 2 military records available for the last name Martira. For the veterans among your Martira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martira lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Martira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Martira in 1979 was 63, and 59 in 2003.

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