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Pieretti Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pieretto a pet form of the personal name Piero (see Pieri ).

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


Similar surnames: Pierotti, Peretti, Paretti, Pedretti, Perretti, Perotti, Pierini

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Where is the Pieretti family from?

You can see how Pieretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieretti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pieretti families living in California. This was about 24% of all the recorded Pieretti's in USA. California had the highest population of Pieretti families in 1920.
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What did your Pieretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pieretti. 53% of Pieretti men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pieretti women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pieretti were Carpenter and 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
    53%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Binder
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Pieretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieretti 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Pieretti. 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 467 military records available for the last name Pieretti. For the veterans among your Pieretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieretti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pieretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pieretti in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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