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Stmartin Family History

Stmartin 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: Martin, St. Martin, Samarin, Starin, Sartin, Mcmartin, Demartin

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Where is the Stmartin family from?

You can see how Stmartin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stmartin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stmartin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Stmartin families living in Louisiana. This was about 90% of all the recorded Stmartin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Stmartin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stmartin 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 Stmartin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stmartin. 34% of Stmartin men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Stmartin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stmartin were Grinder and Sewer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Loom Fixer
    15%
  • Grinder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Spooler
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Sewer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Stmartin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stmartin 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Stmartin. 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 633 military records available for the last name Stmartin. For the veterans among your Stmartin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stmartin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stmartin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Stmartin in 1962 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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