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Maertins Family History

Maertins Surname 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: Martins, Maertens, Mertins, Martin, Martis, Martina, Martini, Mertens

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Where is the Maertins family from?

You can see how Maertins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maertins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Maertins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Maertins family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maertins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maertins families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Maertins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maertins 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Maertins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Maertins. For the veterans among your Maertins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maertins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Maertins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maertins in 1968 was 90, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maertins 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.

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