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Beretta Family History

Beretta Surname Meaning

Italian (northern): variant of Berretta. This surname is also found in southern France and Vosges.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beretta family from?

You can see how Beretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beretta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beretta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Beretta families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Beretta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beretta families in 1911.
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What did your Beretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beretta. 26% of Beretta men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Beretta women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beretta were Farmer and Clerk.

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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
    26%
  • Stone Cutter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Beretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beretta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beretta. 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 337 military records available for the last name Beretta. For the veterans among your Beretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beretta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beretta in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beretta 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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