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Marty Family History

Marty Name Meaning

South German Swiss German French and English: from the personal name Marty a variant of Martin .

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


Similar surnames: Marti, Martz, Mart, Martyn, Harty, Marte, Matti, Marcy, Darty, Marth

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Where is the Marty family from?

You can see how Marty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Marty families living in Louisiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Marty's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Marty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marty. 19% of Marty men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Marty women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marty were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Marty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marty 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Marty. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Marty. For the veterans among your Marty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marty lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Marty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Marty in 1949 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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