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Martenus Family History

Martenus 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: Martens, Marteney, Martins, Maertens, Martus, Mertens, Martinkus

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Where is the Martenus family from?

You can see how Martenus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martenus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Martenus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Martenus families living in New Jersey. This was about 73% of all the recorded Martenus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Martenus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martenus 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 304 census records available for the last name Martenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martenus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Martenus. 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 21 military records available for the last name Martenus. For the veterans among your Martenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martenus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Martenus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Martenus in 1980 was 79, and 74 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martenus 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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