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Martling Family History

Martling 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: Hartling, Bartling, Marting, Marling, Martin, Farthing, Harling

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Where is the Martling family from?

You can see how Martling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Martling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Martling families living in New York. This was about 96% of all the recorded Martling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Martling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Martling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martling. 50% of Martling men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Martling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martling 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Martling. 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 286 military records available for the last name Martling. For the veterans among your Martling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Martling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Martling in 1963 was 82, and 63 in 2002.

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