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Martran Family History

Martran 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: Martian, Martin, Marton, Marra, Marron, Markman, Maran, Hartman

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Where is the Martran family from?

You can see how Martran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Martran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Martran families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Martran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Martran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martran 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 Martran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Martran. 100% of Martran women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Martran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martran 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Martran. 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 4 military records available for the last name Martran. For the veterans among your Martran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martran lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Martran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Martran in 1966 was 79, and 85 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martran 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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