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Martal Family History

Martal 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: Martel, Marta, Martin, Marvel, Maras, Marchal, Martz, Mantel, Marti

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Where is the Martal family from?

You can see how Martal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Martal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Martal families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Martal's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Martal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martal 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 Martal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Martal. 100% of Martal men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Martal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martal 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Martal. 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 12 military records available for the last name Martal. For the veterans among your Martal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martal 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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