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Martig Family History

Martig 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: Martin, Marti, Martis, Martir, Hartig, Martie, Marting, Marie, Marin

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Where is the Martig family from?

You can see how Martig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Martig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Martig family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Martig's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Martig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martig 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 Martig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martig. 78% of Martig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Martig women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Martig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Martig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martig 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Martig. 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 164 military records available for the last name Martig. For the veterans among your Martig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Martig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Martig in 1962 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martig 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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