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Martene Family History

Martene 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: Marteney, Martone, Martens, Martine, Marten, Martin, Martel, Garten

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Where is the Martene family from?

You can see how Martene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Martene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Martene families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Martene's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Martene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Martene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martene. 34% of Martene men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Martene women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Moulder
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Martene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Martene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martene 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Martene. 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 32 military records available for the last name Martene. For the veterans among your Martene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martene lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Martene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Martene in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martene 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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