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Martendale Family History

Martendale 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: Martindale, Arendale, Arrendale, Baxendale, Arendall, Masengale

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Where is the Martendale family from?

You can see how Martendale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martendale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Martendale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Martendale family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Martendale's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Martendale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martendale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Martendale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martendale. 28% of Martendale men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Martendale women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martendale were Attendant and Teacher. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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What Martendale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Martendale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martendale 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Martendale. 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 68 military records available for the last name Martendale. For the veterans among your Martendale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martendale lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Martendale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Martendale in 1975 was 82, and 99 in 1988.

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