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Marthaler Family History

Marthaler Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Marthalen near Schaffhausen. German: habitational name for someone from Martental near Laubach.

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


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Where is the Marthaler family from?

You can see how Marthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marthaler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Marthaler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Marthaler families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Marthaler's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Marthaler families in 1891.
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What did your Marthaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marthaler. 30% of Marthaler men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Marthaler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marthaler were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Domestic
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Marthaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marthaler 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Marthaler. 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 423 military records available for the last name Marthaler. For the veterans among your Marthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marthaler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Marthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Marthaler in 1955 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marthaler 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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