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Tetta Family History

Tetta 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: Testa, Cetta, Petta, Teta, Nitta, Cotta, Mehta, Motta, Datta, Tutt

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Where is the Tetta family from?

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

What did your Tetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tetta. 100% of Tetta men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tetta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Tetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetta 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Tetta. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tetta. For the veterans among your Tetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tetta in 1966 was 57, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetta 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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