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Martland Family History

Martland Surname Meaning

variant of Markland with alteration of -k- to -t-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Martland family from?

You can see how Martland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Martland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 480 Martland families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Martland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Martland families in 1891.
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What did your Martland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Martland. 13% of Martland men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Martland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martland were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Horseman On Farm
    10%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Martland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Martland. 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 409 military records available for the last name Martland. For the veterans among your Martland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Martland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Martland in 1962 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martland 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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