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Porretti Family History

Porretti 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: Porretta, Perretti, Parrett, Paretti, Pieretti, Pedretti, Peretti

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Where is the Porretti family from?

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

What did your Porretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porretti. 50% of Porretti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Porretti women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Porretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porretti 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Porretti. 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 31 military records available for the last name Porretti. For the veterans among your Porretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porretti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Porretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Porretti in 1963 was 91, and 81 in 2004.

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