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Martindale Family History

Martindale Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a place in Cumbria first recorded in 1220 in its present form. There is a chapel of Saint Martin here and the valley (see Dale) may be named from this.

Alternatively, there may have been a landowner here called Martin and the church dedication may be due to popular association of his name with that of the saint.

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


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Where is the Martindale family from?

You can see how Martindale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martindale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martindale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 804 Martindale families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Martindale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Martindale families in 1891.
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What did your Martindale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Martindale. 13% of Martindale men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Martindale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martindale were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Martindale lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Martindale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Martindale in 1943 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

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