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Martinich Family History

Martinich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Martinić: patronymic from the personal name Martin.

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


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Where is the Martinich family from?

You can see how Martinich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Martinich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Martinich families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Martinich's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Martinich families in 1891.
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What did your Martinich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martinich. 72% of Martinich men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Martinich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Martinich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinich 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Martinich. 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 172 military records available for the last name Martinich. For the veterans among your Martinich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Martinich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Martinich in 1962 was 75, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martinich 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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