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Martakis Family History

Martakis 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: Martis, Maltais, Marsalis, Martin, Marquis, Maras, Marti, Markos

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Where is the Martakis family from?

You can see how Martakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Martakis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Martakis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Martakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martakis 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 Martakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martakis. 100% of Martakis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Martakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martakis 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Martakis. 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 44 military records available for the last name Martakis. For the veterans among your Martakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martakis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Martakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Martakis in 1964 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martakis 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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