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Martinaitis Family History

Martinaitis 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: Martinetti, Arvanitis, Maniatis, Martins, Moraitis, Martincic

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Where is the Martinaitis family from?

You can see how Martinaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Martinaitis families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Martinaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Martinaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martinaitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martinaitis ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Martinaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinaitis 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Martinaitis. 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 90 military records available for the last name Martinaitis. For the veterans among your Martinaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinaitis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Martinaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Martinaitis in 1967 was 75, and 30 in 2004.

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