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Martire Name Meaning

Italian: from martire ‘martyr’ probably a nickname for someone who had played the part of a Christian martyr in a religious play. However there was a Saint Martire and so the surname may be derived from a personal name.

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


Similar surnames: Martir, Martin, Marti, Martie, Marie, Martina, Marte, Martino, Maire

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Where is the Martire family from?

You can see how Martire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Martire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Martire families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Martire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Martire families in 1891.
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What did your Martire ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 876 immigration records available for the last name Martire. 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 309 military records available for the last name Martire. For the veterans among your Martire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martire lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Martire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Martire in 1950 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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