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Marten Family History

Marten Surname Meaning

English German and Dutch: variant of Martin. Swedish (Mårten): from the personal name Mårten a variant of Martin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marten family from?

You can see how Marten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 444 Marten families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Marten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marten families in 1891.
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What did your Marten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marten. 20% of Marten men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Marten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marten were Solicitor and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Solicitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 80,000 census records available for the last name Marten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marten 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Marten. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Marten. For the veterans among your Marten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Marten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marten in 1955 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marten 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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