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Martelli Family History

Martelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Martello.

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


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Where is the Martelli family from?

You can see how Martelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Martelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Martelli families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Martelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Martelli families in 1891.
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What did your Martelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Restaurant Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Martelli. 100% of Martelli men worked as a Restaurant Waiter and 60% of Martelli 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Restaurant Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Waiters
    20%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Martelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Martelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martelli 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Martelli. 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 813 military records available for the last name Martelli. For the veterans among your Martelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martelli lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Martelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Martelli in 1955 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martelli 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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