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Moretti Family History

Moretti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Moretto.

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


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Where is the Moretti family from?

You can see how Moretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moretti family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Moretti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Moretti families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Moretti's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moretti families in 1891.
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What did your Moretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moretti. 89% of Moretti women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Shopkeeper (librarian)
    12%

What Moretti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Moretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moretti 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Moretti. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Moretti. For the veterans among your Moretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moretti lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Moretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moretti in 1941 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moretti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moretti 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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