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Marteeny Family History

Marteeny 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: Marteney, Matheny, Martens, Martiny, Marten, Martin, Hartley, Martel

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Where is the Marteeny family from?

You can see how Marteeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marteeny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Marteeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Marteeny families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Marteeny's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Marteeny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marteeny 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 Marteeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marteeny. 60% of Marteeny men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Longshoreman
    40%

What Marteeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Marteeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marteeny 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Marteeny. 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 99 military records available for the last name Marteeny. For the veterans among your Marteeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marteeny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Marteeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Marteeny in 1966 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marteeny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marteeny 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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