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Marotta Family History

Marotta Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a shortened form of Mariotta a female pet form of Mario probably via French Marotte.

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


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Where is the Marotta family from?

You can see how Marotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marotta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marotta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Marotta family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Marotta's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Marotta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marotta 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 Marotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marotta. 20% of Marotta men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Marotta women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marotta were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Marotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marotta 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Marotta. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Marotta. For the veterans among your Marotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marotta lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Marotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Marotta in 1943 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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