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Biretta Family History

Biretta 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: Beretta, Brett, Bilotta, Berretta, Binette, Birkett, Baratta, Binetti

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Where is the Biretta family from?

You can see how Biretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biretta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biretta family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Biretta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Biretta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biretta 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 Biretta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Candy Maker
    100%

What Biretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Biretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biretta 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Biretta. 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 8 military records available for the last name Biretta. For the veterans among your Biretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biretta lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Biretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Biretta in 1981 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biretta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biretta 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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