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Marthenze Family History

Marthenze 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: Marchese, Marteney, Hartpence, Martone, Matheny, Warthen, Martensen

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Where is the Marthenze family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marthenze 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 Marthenze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marthenze. 100% of Marthenze men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Marthenze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthenze 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Marthenze. 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 10 military records available for the last name Marthenze. For the veterans among your Marthenze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthenze lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Marthenze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Marthenze in 1971 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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