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Martiss Family History

Martiss 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: Martis, Martins, Martin, Marti, Matis, Artis, Maris, Martir, Martire

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Where is the Martiss family from?

You can see how Martiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martiss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Martiss families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Martiss family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Martiss's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Martiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martiss ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Martiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martiss 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Martiss. 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 12 military records available for the last name Martiss. For the veterans among your Martiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martiss lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Martiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Martiss in 1977 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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