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Marthen Family History

Marthen 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: Warthen, Carthen, Marten, Matthew, Martin, Martel, Garten, Marien

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Where is the Marthen family from?

You can see how Marthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marthen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marthen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Marthen family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Marthen's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Marthen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marthen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Marthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthen 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Marthen. 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 79 military records available for the last name Marthen. For the veterans among your Marthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Marthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Marthen in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marthen 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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