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Martella Family History

Martella Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the feminine form of Martello.

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


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Where is the Martella family from?

You can see how Martella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Martella families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Martella's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Martella families in 1911.
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What did your Martella ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Martella. 50% of Martella men worked as a Journalier.

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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
    50%
  • Charpenter
    50%

What Martella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Martella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Martella. 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 845 military records available for the last name Martella. For the veterans among your Martella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martella lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Martella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Martella in 1960 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martella 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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