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Martsolf Family History

Martsolf Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Alsatian Marzolf.

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


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Where is the Martsolf family from?

You can see how Martsolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martsolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Martsolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 38 Martsolf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Martsolf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Martsolf families in 1880.
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What did your Martsolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martsolf. 45% of Martsolf men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Martsolf women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martsolf were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Furnace Installer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Martsolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martsolf 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Martsolf. 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 168 military records available for the last name Martsolf. For the veterans among your Martsolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martsolf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Martsolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Martsolf in 1960 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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