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Marthinson Family History

Marthinson 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: Martinson, Mathison, Martenson, Mathieson, Mathiason, Martinsen

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Where is the Marthinson family from?

You can see how Marthinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marthinson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Marthinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Marthinson families living in Michigan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Marthinson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Marthinson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marthinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marthinson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm
    100%

What Marthinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Marthinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthinson 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Marthinson. 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 41 military records available for the last name Marthinson. For the veterans among your Marthinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthinson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Marthinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marthinson in 1967 was 61, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marthinson 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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