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Martar Family History

Martar 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: Marta, Martir, Mattar, Marter, Marlar, Matar, Martin, Master, Marker

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Where is the Martar family from?

You can see how Martar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Martar families living in Indiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Martar's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Martar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Martar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Martar. 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 16 military records available for the last name Martar. For the veterans among your Martar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Martar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Martar in 1971 was 70, and 35 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martar 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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