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Martmer Family History

Martmer 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: Marter, Marmer, Master, Marker, Mortimer, Farmer, Malter, Martel

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Where is the Martmer family from?

You can see how Martmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Martmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Martmer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Martmer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Martmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martmer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Martmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martmer 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Martmer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Martmer. For the veterans among your Martmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martmer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Martmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Martmer in 1976 was 83, and 91 in 1994.

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