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Geretti Family History

Geretti 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: Genetti, Peretti, Cerutti, Benetti, Georgetti, Vernetti, Paretti

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Where is the Geretti family from?

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

There are 59 census records available for the last name Geretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geretti 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Geretti. 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 4 military records available for the last name Geretti. For the veterans among your Geretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geretti lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Geretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geretti in 1972 was 71, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geretti 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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