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Marthe Family History

Marthe 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: Marte, Barthe, Mauthe, Martha, Garthe, Mathe, Manthe, Martie, Marth

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Where is the Marthe family from?

You can see how Marthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marthe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marthe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marthe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Marthe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Marthe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marthe 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 Marthe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marthe. 34% of Marthe men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Marthe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marthe were Cook and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Railroad Labor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Marthe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthe 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Marthe. 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 214 military records available for the last name Marthe. For the veterans among your Marthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Marthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Marthe in 1965 was 63, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marthe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marthe 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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