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Martimer Family History

Martimer 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: Mortimer, Latimer, Mortier, Martir, Martire, Mariner, Martinec

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Where is the Martimer family from?

You can see how Martimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martimer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Martimer families living in Durham. This was about 34% of all the recorded Martimer's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Martimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martimer 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 Martimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Martimer. 50% of Martimer men worked as a Private Means and 87% of Martimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martimer were Farmer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Martimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martimer 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Martimer. 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 75 military records available for the last name Martimer. For the veterans among your Martimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martimer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martimer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martimer

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