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Marthan Family History

Marthan 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: Martha, Marchan, Martian, Warthan, Martin, Marchal, Marton, Mathai

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Where is the Marthan family from?

You can see how Marthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marthan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marthan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Marthan family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Marthan's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Marthan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Marthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthan 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Marthan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Marthan. For the veterans among your Marthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Marthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Marthan in 1979 was 66, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marthan 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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