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Martendal Family History

Martendal 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: Martindale, Martel, Marteney, Merenda, Martineau, Martell, Mandal

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Where is the Martendal family from?

You can see how Martendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martendal family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Martendal families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Martendal's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Martendal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Martendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martendal 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 immigration records available for the last name Martendal. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Martendal. For the veterans among your Martendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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