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Martingale Family History

Martingale 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, Massingale, Martineau, Mattingly, Cardinale, Martina

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Where is the Martingale family from?

You can see how Martingale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martingale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Martingale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Martingale families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Martingale's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Martingale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martingale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Martingale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martingale. 100% of Martingale 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Martingale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martingale 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Martingale. 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 88 military records available for the last name Martingale. For the veterans among your Martingale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martingale lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Martingale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Martingale in 1971 was 77, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Martingale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martingale 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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