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Pretoni Family History

Pretoni 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: Preston, Ireton, Breton, Pieroni, Petroni, Pretti, Peroni, Orton

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Where is the Pretoni family from?

You can see how Pretoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretoni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pretoni families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pretoni's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pretoni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pretoni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pretoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretoni 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pretoni. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pretoni. For the veterans among your Pretoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretoni lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Pretoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pretoni in 1970 was 68, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretoni 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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