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Martzer Family History

Martzer 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: Marter, Artzer, Master, Marker, Malter, Martel, Carter, Martz, Marler

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Where is the Martzer family from?

You can see how Martzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martzer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Martzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Martzer family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Martzer's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Martzer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Martzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martzer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Martzer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Martzer. For the veterans among your Martzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martzer lifespan?

Average Martzer life expectancy in 1971 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martzer 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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