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Feretti Family History

Feretti 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: Peretti, Ferretti, Cerutti, Frett, Benetti, Faletti, Ferrett, Genetti

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Where is the Feretti family from?

You can see how Feretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feretti family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Feretti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Feretti family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Feretti's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Feretti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feretti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feretti. 60% of Feretti men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Porter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Feretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feretti 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Feretti. 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 94 military records available for the last name Feretti. For the veterans among your Feretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feretti lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Feretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Feretti in 1968 was 86, and 33 in 1991.

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