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Marthews Family History

Marthews 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: Matthews, Mathews, Matthew, Mathew, Mathes, Matthes, Matheus, Matheis

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Where is the Marthews family from?

You can see how Marthews families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marthews family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marthews families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Marthews families living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Marthews's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Marthews families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marthews 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 Marthews ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Marthews. 100% of Marthews women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marthews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthews 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Marthews. 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 91 military records available for the last name Marthews. For the veterans among your Marthews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthews lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marthews

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