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Martorelli Family History

Martorelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a diminutive of Martoro a variant of Martire ‘martyr’.

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


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Where is the Martorelli family from?

You can see how Martorelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martorelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Martorelli families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Martorelli's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Martorelli families in 1920.
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What did your Martorelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Martorelli. 39% of Martorelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Martorelli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Martorelli were Chauffeur and Inspectorboses.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Inspectorboses
    50%

What Martorelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Martorelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martorelli 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Martorelli. 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 313 military records available for the last name Martorelli. For the veterans among your Martorelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martorelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Martorelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Martorelli in 1962 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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