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Martines Family History

Martines Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant or altered form of Martínez (see Martinez). This surname is most common in Mexico and Brazil.

It has also been established in southern Italy mainly in Sicily since the period of Spanish dominance there.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Martines family from?

You can see how Martines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Martines families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Martines's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Martines families in 1891.
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What did your Martines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martines. 60% of Martines women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Martines. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Martines. For the veterans among your Martines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martines lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Martines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Martines in 1953 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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