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Ventresca Family History

Ventresca Surname Meaning

Italian: probably a nickname derived from ventre ‘belly’ (see Ventre).

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


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Where is the Ventresca family from?

You can see how Ventresca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ventresca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ventresca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Ventresca families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ventresca's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ventresca families in 1920.
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What did your Ventresca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ventresca. 46% of Ventresca men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Ventresca women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ventresca were Barber and Sorter.

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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
    46%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Barber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    29%
  • Stitcher
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Sorter
    15%

What Ventresca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ventresca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ventresca 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ventresca. 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 795 military records available for the last name Ventresca. For the veterans among your Ventresca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ventresca lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ventresca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ventresca in 1957 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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