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Fertitta Family History

Fertitta Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): said to be from a personal name based on an Arabic word meaning ‘butterfly’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fertitta family from?

You can see how Fertitta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fertitta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Fertitta families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Fertitta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fertitta families in 1920.
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What did your Fertitta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fertitta. 22% of Fertitta men worked as a Salesman and 37% of Fertitta women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fertitta were Part Owner and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Part Owner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Houseworker
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fertitta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fertitta 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Fertitta. 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 318 military records available for the last name Fertitta. For the veterans among your Fertitta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fertitta lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Fertitta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fertitta in 1946 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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