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Pretti Family History

Pretti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pretto.

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


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Where is the Pretti family from?

You can see how Pretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pretti family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pretti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pretti family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pretti's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Pretti families in 1891.
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What did your Pretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pretti. 100% of Pretti 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pretti 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Pretti. 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 278 military records available for the last name Pretti. For the veterans among your Pretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pretti lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pretti in 1958 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pretti 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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