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Maertz Family History

Maertz Surname Meaning

German (Märtz): variant of Maerz. from a pet form of any of the personal names formed with Mar- or Mark-.

For example, Marbod and Markward.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maertz family from?

You can see how Maertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maertz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Maertz families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maertz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maertz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maertz 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 Maertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maertz. 16% of Maertz men worked as a Farming and 32% of Maertz women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maertz were Accountant and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Accountant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Maertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maertz 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Maertz. 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 262 military records available for the last name Maertz. For the veterans among your Maertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maertz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Maertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Maertz in 1957 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maertz 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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