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Martelock Family History

Martelock 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: Matlock, Morelock, Carelock, Martel, Martello, Martell, Portlock

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Where is the Martelock family from?

You can see how Martelock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martelock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Martelock families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Martelock's in USA. California had the highest population of Martelock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martelock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Martelock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martelock 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Martelock. 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 31 military records available for the last name Martelock. For the veterans among your Martelock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martelock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Martelock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Martelock in 1964 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martelock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martelock 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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