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Martello Family History

Martello Name Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname for someone with a forceful personality from Italian martèllo ‘hammer’ (from Late Latin martellus) or a metonymic occupational name for someone who used a hammer in their work.

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


Similar surnames: Martell, Martel, Marcello, Castello, Martella, Mortell, Patella

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Where is the Martello family from?

You can see how Martello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martello family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Martello families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Martello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Martello families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martello. 33% of Martello men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Martello women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martello were Painter and Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Painter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Martello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martello 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Martello. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Martello. For the veterans among your Martello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martello lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Martello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Martello in 1944 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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