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Morretti Family History

Morretti 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: Moretti, Monetti, Porretta, Moretto, Perretti, Marietti, Sorrenti

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Where is the Morretti family from?

You can see how Morretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morretti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Morretti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Morretti families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Morretti's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morretti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morretti 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 Morretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morretti. 67% of Morretti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Morretti 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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Morretti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Morretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morretti 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Morretti. 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 73 military records available for the last name Morretti. For the veterans among your Morretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morretti lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Morretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Morretti in 1969 was 48, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morretti 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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