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Martinelli Family History

Martinelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Martino.

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


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Where is the Martinelli family from?

You can see how Martinelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martinelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Martinelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Martinelli families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Martinelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Martinelli families in 1891.
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What did your Martinelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Martinelli. 67% of Martinelli men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Martinelli 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

  • Cabinet Maker
    67%
  • Electric Welder Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Martinelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Martinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martinelli 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Martinelli. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Martinelli. For the veterans among your Martinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martinelli lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Martinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Martinelli in 1946 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martinelli 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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