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Barretti Family History

Barretti 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: Barrett, Barretta, Barretto, Barrette, Barreto, Barnett, Berrett

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Where is the Barretti family from?

You can see how Barretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barretti family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Barretti families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Barretti families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Barretti's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Barretti families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barretti 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 Barretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barretti. 72% of Barretti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Barretti women worked as a Tailor.

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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
    72%
  • Plumber
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

What Barretti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Barretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barretti 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Barretti. 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 41 military records available for the last name Barretti. For the veterans among your Barretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barretti lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Barretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Barretti in 1966 was 50, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barretti 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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