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Martle Family History

Martle 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: Marte, Markle, Myrtle, Bartle, Marble, Hartle, Marple, Martie, Mantle

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Where is the Martle family from?

You can see how Martle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Martle families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Martle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Martle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martle 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 Martle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Martle. 100% of Martle men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Martle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martle 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Martle. 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 140 military records available for the last name Martle. For the veterans among your Martle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martle lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Martle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Martle in 1974 was 54, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martle 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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