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Berretta Family History

Berretta Name Meaning

Italian: from berretta originally meaning ‘hooded cloak’ (from Latin birrus) later ‘cap or bonnet’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of caps or bonnets or a nickname for an habitual wearer.

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


Similar surnames: Berrett, Barrett, Beretta, Perretta, Cerreta, Barbetta, Barretta

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Where is the Berretta family from?

You can see how Berretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berretta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Berretta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Berretta family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Berretta's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Berretta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berretta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Berretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berretta. 40% of Berretta men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Berretta women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berretta were Manager and 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Embroidery
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Berretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berretta 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Berretta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Berretta. For the veterans among your Berretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berretta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Berretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Berretta in 1964 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

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