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Poretta Family History

Poretta 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: Porretta, Loretta, Lorette, Porta, Petta, Pretty, Poremba, Podesta

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Where is the Poretta family from?

You can see how Poretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poretta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poretta families living in Louisiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Poretta's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Poretta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poretta 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 Poretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poretta. 50% of Poretta men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

What Poretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Poretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poretta 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Poretta. 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 46 military records available for the last name Poretta. For the veterans among your Poretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poretta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Poretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poretta in 1955 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poretta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poretta 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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