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Negretti Family History

Negretti 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: Negrete, Pedretti, Perretti, Peretti, Segreti, Ferretti, Segreto

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Where is the Negretti family from?

You can see how Negretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Negretti family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Negretti families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Negretti families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Negretti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Negretti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Negretti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Negretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Negretti. 100% of Negretti men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Negretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Negretti 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Negretti. 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 109 military records available for the last name Negretti. For the veterans among your Negretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Negretti lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Negretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Negretti in 1965 was 67, and 93 in 2004.

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