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Martenson Family History

Martenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Mårtensson or of its rare variant Mårtenson: patronymic from the personal name Mårten (see Martin).

Americanized form of North German, Dutch, and Danish Martensen and Mårtensen cognates of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Martenson family from?

You can see how Martenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Martenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Martenson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Martenson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Martenson families in 1891.
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What did your Martenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martenson. 100% of Martenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Martenson. 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 789 military records available for the last name Martenson. For the veterans among your Martenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martenson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Martenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Martenson in 1961 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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