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Martells Family History

Martells Name 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: Martello, Martell, Martella, Martelli, Martelle, Martel, Hartell

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Where is the Martells family from?

You can see how Martells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martells family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Martells families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Martells family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Martells's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Martells families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Winder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martells. 100% of Martells women worked as a Winder. .

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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 1940

  • Winder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Martells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martells 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Martells. 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 6 military records available for the last name Martells. For the veterans among your Martells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martells lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Martells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Martells in 1968 was 56, and 52 in 2001.

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