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Parretti Family History

Parretti 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: Parrett, Paretti, Perretti, Barrett, Parrott, Parlette, Garrett

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Where is the Parretti family from?

You can see how Parretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parretti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Parretti families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parretti's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Parretti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parretti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parretti ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Parretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parretti 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Parretti. 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 102 military records available for the last name Parretti. For the veterans among your Parretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parretti lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Parretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Parretti in 1970 was 83, and 42 in 2004.

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