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Maertin Family History

Maertin 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, Marin, Marti, Marvin, Marton, Merlin, Martis, Merin, Mastin

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Where is the Maertin family from?

You can see how Maertin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maertin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maertin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Maertin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maertin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Maertin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maertin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Maertin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maertin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Maertin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Maertin. For the veterans among your Maertin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maertin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Maertin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Maertin in 1972 was 55, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maertin 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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