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Martwick Family History

Martwick 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: Hartwick, Warwick, Hardwick, Barwick, Harwick, Hartrick, Farwick

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Where is the Martwick family from?

You can see how Martwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Martwick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Martwick families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Martwick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Martwick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martwick. 50% of Martwick men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Martwick women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martwick were Farm Laborer and Housemaid. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Housemaid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Martwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martwick 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Martwick. 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 124 military records available for the last name Martwick. For the veterans among your Martwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martwick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Martwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Martwick in 1963 was 64, and 78 in 2003.

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