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Martlock Family History

Martlock 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: Matlock, Portlock, Narlock, Morlock, Tatlock, Garlock, Carlock

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Where is the Martlock family from?

You can see how Martlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Martlock families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Martlock families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Martlock's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Martlock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martlock 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 Martlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Martlock. 82% of Martlock 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
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Martlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martlock 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Martlock. 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 41 military records available for the last name Martlock. For the veterans among your Martlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martlock lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Martlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Martlock in 1953 was 46, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Martlock 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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