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Loretta Family History

Loretta Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Loreto.

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


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Where is the Loretta family from?

You can see how Loretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loretta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Loretta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Loretta families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Loretta's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Loretta families in 1911.
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What did your Loretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loretta. 58% of Loretta men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Loretta women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loretta were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Loretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loretta 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Loretta. 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 241 military records available for the last name Loretta. For the veterans among your Loretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loretta lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Loretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Loretta in 1958 was 58, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loretta 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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