This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Martelle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Martelle Family History

Martelle Surname Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Martel and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Martelle family from?

You can see how Martelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Martelle families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Martelle's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Martelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Martelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martelle. 24% of Martelle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Martelle women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martelle were Clerk and Housewife.

View Census Data for Martelle | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Martelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Martelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martelle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Martelle

Passenger Lists

There are 553 immigration records available for the last name Martelle. 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.

View all Martelle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 493 military records available for the last name Martelle. For the veterans among your Martelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Martelle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Martelle family history

Discover More

What is the average Martelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Martelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Martelle in 1963 was 66, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martelle 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Martelle family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial