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Martelle Name Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Martel and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Marcelle, Martella, Martell, Martel, Marella, Marzella, Mortell

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Where is the Martelle family from?

You can see how Martelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 50 Martelle families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Martelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Martelle families in 1911.
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What did your Martelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Martelle. 52% of Martelle men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Martelle women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martelle were Gardener and Revenue. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    52%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Revenue
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Martelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martelle 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Martelle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 493 military records available for the last name Martelle. For the veterans among your Martelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Martelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Martelle in 1963 was 66, and 59 in 2004.

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