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Martinet Family History

Martinet Name Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Martin . This surname is also found in Britain and Ireland where it is very rare.

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


Similar surnames: Martinek, Martinez, Martinec, Martine, Marteney, Martie, Martin

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Where is the Martinet family from?

You can see how Martinet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martinet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Martinet families living in Somerset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Martinet's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Martinet families in 1891.
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What did your Martinet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martinet. 27% of Martinet men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Martinet women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martinet were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Shipping Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Martinet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinet 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Martinet. 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 440 military records available for the last name Martinet. For the veterans among your Martinet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinet lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Martinet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Martinet in 1955 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

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