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Martorana Family History

Martorana Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Martorano.

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


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Where is the Martorana family from?

You can see how Martorana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martorana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Martorana families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Martorana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Martorana families in 1920.
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What did your Martorana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martorana. 22% of Martorana men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Martorana women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martorana were New Worker and Finisher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Finisher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Martorana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martorana 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Martorana. 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 640 military records available for the last name Martorana. For the veterans among your Martorana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martorana lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Martorana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Martorana in 1955 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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