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Agresta Family History

Agresta Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Agresti, or from agresta ‘sour grapes’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Agresta family from?

You can see how Agresta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agresta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Agresta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Agresta families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Agresta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Agresta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agresta 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 Agresta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cotton Mill were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agresta. 46% of Agresta men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Agresta women worked as a Cotton Mill. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agresta were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cotton Mill
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Presser
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Agresta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agresta 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Agresta. 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 341 military records available for the last name Agresta. For the veterans among your Agresta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agresta lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Agresta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Agresta in 1961 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agresta 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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