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Martau Family History

Martau 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, Martin, Maras, Martel, Martz, Marti, Marton, Martis, Marra

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Where is the Martau family from?

You can see how Martau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Martau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Martau families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Martau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Martau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martau 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 57 census records available for the last name Martau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martau 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Martau. 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 Martau. For the veterans among your Martau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Martau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Martau in 1972 was 71, and 33 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martau 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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