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Martim Family History

Martim 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, Martie, Artim, Marie, Marin, Mari

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Where is the Martim family from?

You can see how Martim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Martim family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Martim's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Martim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martim 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 Martim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martim. 60% of Martim men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Martim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martim 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Martim. 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 122 military records available for the last name Martim. For the veterans among your Martim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martim lifespan?

Average Martim life expectancy in 1996 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martim 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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