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Marten Family History

Marten Name Meaning

English German and Dutch: variant of Martin . Swedish (Mårten): from the personal name Mårten a variant of Martin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Martin, Marte, Martel, Merten, Masten, Harten, Martyn, Marien, Garten

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Where is the Marten family from?

You can see how Marten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 26 Marten families living in Indiana. This was about 51% of all the recorded Marten's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Marten families in 1840.
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What did your Marten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Marten. 33% of Marten men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Marten women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marten were Journalier and Student. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Journalier
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Milliner
    16%
  • Student
    16%
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Census Records

There are 80,000 census records available for the last name Marten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marten 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Marten. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Marten. For the veterans among your Marten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Marten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marten in 1955 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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