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Martius Family History

Martius 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, Martus, Martin, Marti, Darius, Matis, Artis, Matus

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Where is the Martius family from?

You can see how Martius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martius family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martius families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Martius family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Martius's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Martius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martius ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Martius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martius 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Martius. 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 514 military records available for the last name Martius. For the veterans among your Martius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martius lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Martius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Martius in 1959 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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