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Martinsen Family History

Martinsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian Danish and North German: patronymic from the personal name Martin.

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


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Where is the Martinsen family from?

You can see how Martinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Martinsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Martinsen families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Martinsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Martinsen families in 1891.
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What did your Martinsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martinsen. 100% of Martinsen 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Martinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinsen 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Martinsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Martinsen. For the veterans among your Martinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinsen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Martinsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Martinsen in 1944 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martinsen 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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