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Martorell Surname Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from a place called Martorell in Barcelona province Catalonia (Spain).

It originates from vulgar Latin marturetulum meaning ‘little cemetery’.

This term itself is derived from martyrium, which translates to ‘tomb’.

Originally, it referred to a ‘shrine of martyr’.

The name reflects both the geographical and historical significance of the location.

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


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You can see how Martorell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martorell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Martorell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Martorell families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Martorell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Martorell families in 1920.
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What did your Martorell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martorell. 67% of Martorell men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labrador
    34%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 167 military records available for the last name Martorell. For the veterans among your Martorell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martorell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Martorell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Martorell in 1959 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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