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Martano Family History

Martano 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: Mariano, Marano, Marcano, Marzano, Marrano, Martino, Martin, Gaetano

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Where is the Martano family from?

You can see how Martano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martano family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Martano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Martano family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Martano's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Martano families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martano 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 Martano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Church Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martano. 34% of Martano men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Martano women worked as a Church Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martano were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Church Work
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Martano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Martano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martano 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Martano. 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 18 military records available for the last name Martano. For the veterans among your Martano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martano lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Martano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Martano in 1970 was 78, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martano 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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