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Martyr Family History

Martyr Name Meaning

see Marter .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Martir, Marter, Marty, Martyn, Martin, Master, Marker, Malter, Martel

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Where is the Martyr family from?

You can see how Martyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martyr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Martyr families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Martyr families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Martyr's in USA. California had the highest population of Martyr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martyr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martyr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martyr. 50% of Martyr men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Martyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martyr 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Martyr. 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 767 military records available for the last name Martyr. For the veterans among your Martyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martyr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Martyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Martyr in 1963 was 87, and 84 in 2004.

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