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Martyn Family History

Martyn Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Martin.

Polish and Ukrainian: from the personal name Martyn (see Martin).

Americanized and Flemish form of Dutch Martijn: variant of Martin.

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


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Where is the Martyn family from?

You can see how Martyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 400 Martyn families living in Cornwall. This was about 38% of all the recorded Martyn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Martyn families in 1891.
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What did your Martyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Martyn. 14% of Martyn men worked as a Farmer and 68% of Martyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martyn were Farm Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Medical Practitioner
    5%
  • Farm Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 41,000 census records available for the last name Martyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martyn 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Martyn. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Martyn. For the veterans among your Martyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martyn lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Martyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Martyn in 1947 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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