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Marletta Family History

Marletta Surname 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: Marlett, Barletta, Marietta, Marlette, Maletta, Manetta, Margetts

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Where is the Marletta family from?

You can see how Marletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marletta family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Marletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Marletta families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Marletta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marletta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marletta 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 Marletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Marletta. 34% of Marletta men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Elevator Operator
    34%

What Marletta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Marletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marletta 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Marletta. 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 61 military records available for the last name Marletta. For the veterans among your Marletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marletta lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Marletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marletta in 1951 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Marletta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marletta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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