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Martion Family History

Martion 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: Martin, Marton, Marmion, Marion, Martian, Manton, Marin, Marien

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Where is the Martion family from?

You can see how Martion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Martion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Martion families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Martion's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Martion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martion 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 Martion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martion. 48% of Martion men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Martion women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Martion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martion 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Martion. 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 112 military records available for the last name Martion. For the veterans among your Martion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martion lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Martion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Martion in 1963 was 76, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martion 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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