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Martons Family History

Martons 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: Marton, Martins, Martone, Martens, Martos, Martin, Manton, Parsons

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You can see how Martons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Martons families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Martons's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Martons families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Martons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martons 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Martons. 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 Martons. For the veterans among your Martons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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