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Martay Family History

Martay 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, Marty, Martin, Maras, Martel, Martz, Marti, Marley, Murray

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Where is the Martay family from?

You can see how Martay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Martay family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Martay's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Martay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Martay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martay 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Martay. 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 Martay. For the veterans among your Martay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martay lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Martay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Martay in 1987 was 79, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martay 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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