Martenez Family History

Martenez Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Marteney, Martinez, Martinec, Martone, Martinek, Martensen, Martens, Marinez, Martinet, Martines

7,000 record(s) for Martenez

3K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
65	Military Records
368	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
636	Member Trees

Where is the Martenez family from?

You can see how Martenez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martenez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Martenez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Martenez families living in Texas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Martenez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Martenez families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martenez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martenez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martenez. 49% of Martenez men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Martenez women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martenez were Farm laborer and Ironer.

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

49%

Farmer

10%

Labor

8%

Farm laborer

4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper

27%

Housework

20%

Saleslady

14%

Ironer

14%

What Martenez family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Martenez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martenez census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 368 immigration records available for the last name Martenez. 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.

Military Records

There are 65 military records available for the last name Martenez. For the veterans among your Martenez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Martenez lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Martenez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Martenez in 1966 was 49, and 78 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martenez ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.