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Martner Family History

Martner 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: Mariner, Gartner, Marner, Marter, Hartner, Mautner, Cartner, Master

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Where is the Martner family from?

You can see how Martner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Martner families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Martner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Martner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martner 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 Martner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martner. 34% of Martner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Martner women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martner were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Martner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Martner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martner 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Martner. 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 72 military records available for the last name Martner. For the veterans among your Martner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Martner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Martner in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martner 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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