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Martorella Family History

Martorella Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a feminine diminutive of the personal name Martoro (see Martorelli).

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


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Where is the Martorella family from?

You can see how Martorella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martorella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Martorella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Martorella families living in California. This was about 35% of all the recorded Martorella's in USA. California had the highest population of Martorella families in 1920.
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What did your Martorella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martorella. 18% of Martorella men worked as a Barber and 100% of Martorella women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Barber
    18%
  • Mason
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Martorella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Martorella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martorella 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Martorella. 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 148 military records available for the last name Martorella. For the veterans among your Martorella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martorella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Martorella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Martorella in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martorella 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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