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Martlow Family History

Martlow 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: Marlow, Partlow, Bartlow, Barlow, Marton, Harlow, Maslow, Bartow

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Where is the Martlow family from?

You can see how Martlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martlow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Martlow family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Martlow's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Martlow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martlow 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 Martlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martlow. 100% of Martlow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Martlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martlow 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Martlow. 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 21 military records available for the last name Martlow. For the veterans among your Martlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martlow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Martlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Martlow in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martlow 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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