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Faretra Family History

Faretra 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: Farella, Farra, Farmer, Arora, Arata, Barbara, Faber, Manetta, Farina

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Where is the Faretra family from?

You can see how Faretra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faretra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Faretra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Faretra families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Faretra's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Faretra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faretra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faretra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faretra. 46% of Faretra men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Faretra women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faretra were Shoe Worker and Cigar Maker. .

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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
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Shoe Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Cigar Maker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Faretra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faretra 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Faretra. 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 204 military records available for the last name Faretra. For the veterans among your Faretra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faretra lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Faretra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Faretra in 1950 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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