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Boretti Family History

Boretti 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: Bonetti, Bosetti, Moretti, Brett, Lorette, Binetti, Betti, Benetti

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Where is the Boretti family from?

You can see how Boretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boretti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boretti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Boretti families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boretti's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boretti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boretti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boretti. 65% of Boretti men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Boretti women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boretti were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    65%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Boretti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Boretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boretti 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Boretti. 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 91 military records available for the last name Boretti. For the veterans among your Boretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boretti lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Boretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boretti in 1959 was 23, and 63 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boretti 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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