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Darretta Family History

Darretta Name 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: Barretta, Carretta, Barrett, Garrett, Berretta, Barbetta, Parrett

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Where is the Darretta family from?

You can see how Darretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darretta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Darretta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Darretta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Darretta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darretta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darretta ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Darretta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Darretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darretta 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Darretta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Darretta. For the veterans among your Darretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darretta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Darretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Darretta in 1967 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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