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Martzen Family History

Martzen 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: Matzen, Marzen, Marten, Martin, Martel, Garten, Martz, Marien, Marden

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Where is the Martzen family from?

You can see how Martzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Martzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Martzen family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Martzen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Martzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martzen. 40% of Martzen men 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

  • Farming
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Martzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martzen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Martzen. 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 48 military records available for the last name Martzen. For the veterans among your Martzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martzen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Martzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Martzen in 1945 was 39, and 61 in 2004.

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