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Poretto Family History

Poretto 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: Pretto, Moretto, Loretto, Loreto, Lorette, Porto, Pretty, Presto

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Where is the Poretto family from?

You can see how Poretto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poretto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poretto families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poretto's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Poretto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poretto 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 Poretto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Select Seeds
    50%
  • Molder
    50%

What Poretto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Poretto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poretto 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Poretto. 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 44 military records available for the last name Poretto. For the veterans among your Poretto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poretto lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Poretto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Poretto in 1966 was 73, and 78 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poretto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poretto 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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