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Marteson Family History

Marteson 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: Margeson, Matteson, Martenson, Marton, Marson, Arneson, Mattison

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Where is the Marteson family from?

You can see how Marteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marteson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Marteson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Marteson family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marteson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marteson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marteson 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 Marteson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marteson. 100% of Marteson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Marteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marteson 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Marteson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Marteson. For the veterans among your Marteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marteson lifespan?

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