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Agresti Family History

Agresti Surname Meaning

Italian: from a nickname for a peasant or countryman, from agreste ‘rustic’, ‘rural’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Agresti family from?

You can see how Agresti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agresti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Agresti families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Agresti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Agresti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agresti 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 Agresti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agresti. 55% of Agresti men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Agresti women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agresti were Attorney and Embroidery.

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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
    55%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Attorney
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Underwear Operator
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Embroidery
    19%

What Agresti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Agresti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agresti 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Agresti. 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 219 military records available for the last name Agresti. For the veterans among your Agresti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agresti lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Agresti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Agresti in 1957 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agresti 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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