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Loreta Family History

Loreta 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: Loreto, Loretz, Loretta, Lorette, Lovett, Lorenz, Lorenc, Porta, Lore

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Where is the Loreta family from?

You can see how Loreta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loreta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loreta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Loreta families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Loreta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Loreta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loreta 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 219 census records available for the last name Loreta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loreta 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Loreta. 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 13 military records available for the last name Loreta. For the veterans among your Loreta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loreta lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Loreta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Loreta in 1980 was 84, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loreta 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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