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Mistretta Family History

Mistretta Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Mistretta in Messina province Sicily so named from Latin Amestratus.

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


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Where is the Mistretta family from?

You can see how Mistretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mistretta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mistretta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 45 Mistretta families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mistretta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mistretta families in 1920.
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What did your Mistretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mistretta. 21% of Mistretta men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Mistretta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mistretta were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Presser
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    19%
  • Dressmaker
    11%
  • Finisher
    11%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mistretta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mistretta. For the veterans among your Mistretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mistretta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mistretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mistretta in 1955 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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