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Marther Family History

Marther 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: Mather, Marter, Arther, Matthew, Master, Marker, Arthur, Malter

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Where is the Marther family from?

You can see how Marther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marther families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 17 Marther families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Marther's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marther families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marther. 67% of Marther men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marther 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Marther. 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 182 military records available for the last name Marther. For the veterans among your Marther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marther lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Marther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Marther in 1975 was 79, and 60 in 2002.

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