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Martellaro Family History

Martellaro 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: Mortellaro, Martello, Mortillaro, Martella, Montellano, Marcello

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Where is the Martellaro family from?

You can see how Martellaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martellaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Martellaro families living in Colorado. This was about 22% of all the recorded Martellaro's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Martellaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martellaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martellaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martellaro. 72% of Martellaro men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Packer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Martellaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martellaro 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Martellaro. 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 59 military records available for the last name Martellaro. For the veterans among your Martellaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martellaro lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Martellaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Martellaro in 1967 was 77, and 69 in 2004.

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