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Marth Family History

Marth Surname Meaning

German:: from a short form of Martin. habitational name from any of several places called Marth.

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


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Where is the Marth family from?

You can see how Marth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 188 Marth families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Marth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marth 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 Marth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Marth. 50% of Marth men worked as a Retired Engineer and 87% of Marth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marth were Old Age Pensioner and Nurse.

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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

  • Retired Engineer
    50%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Nurse
    7%

What Marth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Marth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Marth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Marth. For the veterans among your Marth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Marth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Marth in 1953 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marth 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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