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Martain Family History

Martain Surname Meaning

French: rare variant of Martin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Martain family from?

You can see how Martain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Martain families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Martain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Martain families in 1891.
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What did your Martain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martain. 39% of Martain men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Martain women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martain were Farming and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Cook
    9%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Martain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martain 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Martain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Martain. For the veterans among your Martain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martain lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Martain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Martain in 1962 was 71, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martain 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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