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Martenis Family History

Martenis 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: Martens, Martis, Marteney, Martins, Maertens, Martini, Mertens

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Where is the Martenis family from?

You can see how Martenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martenis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martenis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Martenis families living in New Jersey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Martenis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Martenis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martenis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martenis. 67% of Martenis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Martenis women worked as a Farming. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Martenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martenis 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Martenis. 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 79 military records available for the last name Martenis. For the veterans among your Martenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martenis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Martenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Martenis in 1966 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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