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Cretti Family History

Cretti Surname 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: Pretti, Brett, Cetta, Cresci, Cerutti, Crete, Crespi, Frett, Rettig

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Where is the Cretti family from?

You can see how Cretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cretti family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cretti families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cretti families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cretti's in USA. California had the highest population of Cretti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cretti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cretti. 50% of Cretti men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Cretti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Cretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cretti 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cretti. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Cretti. For the veterans among your Cretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cretti lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Cretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cretti in 1953 was 59, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cretti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cretti ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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