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Martlew Family History

Martlew Surname Meaning

variant of Martley. Compare Marklew for Markley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Martlew family from?

You can see how Martlew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martlew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Martlew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Martlew families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Martlew's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Martlew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martlew 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 Martlew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Martlew. 16% of Martlew men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Martlew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martlew were Colliery Hewer and Cinema Cleaner.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Iron Moulder H W
    11%
  • Coal Haulage Below
    11%
  • Colliery Hewer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Cinema Cleaner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Martlew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martlew 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Martlew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 326 military records available for the last name Martlew. For the veterans among your Martlew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martlew lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Martlew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Martlew in 1962 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martlew 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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