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Martijn Family History

Martijn 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, Martian, Marin, Marien, Marti, Marvin, Marton, Martis, Mastin

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Where is the Martijn family from?

You can see how Martijn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martijn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Martijn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Martijn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Martijn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Martijn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martijn 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 39 census records available for the last name Martijn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martijn 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Martijn. 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 Martijn. For the veterans among your Martijn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martijn 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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