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Allegretta Family History

Allegretta 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: Allegretto, Allegretti, Allegra, Allerton, Leggett, Alegria, Berretta

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Where is the Allegretta family from?

You can see how Allegretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allegretta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Allegretta families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Allegretta's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Allegretta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allegretta 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 Allegretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allegretta. 56% of Allegretta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Allegretta women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    56%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Allegretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Allegretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allegretta 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Allegretta. 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 68 military records available for the last name Allegretta. For the veterans among your Allegretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allegretta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Allegretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Allegretta in 1963 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Allegretta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allegretta 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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