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Martinella Family History

Martinella 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: Martinelli, Martinell, Mainella, Martorella, Marinello, Martella

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Where is the Martinella family from?

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

What did your Martinella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martinella. 50% of Martinella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Martinella women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Martinella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Martinella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinella 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Martinella. 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 36 military records available for the last name Martinella. For the veterans among your Martinella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinella lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Martinella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Martinella in 1969 was 81, and 81 in 2001.

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