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Prete Family History

Prete Surname Meaning

Italian: from prete ‘priest’ applied as a nickname for a pious man

for someone in the service of a priest

or for someone suspected of being the son of a priest.

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


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Where is the Prete family from?

You can see how Prete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prete family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Prete families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Prete families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Prete's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Prete families in 1911.
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What did your Prete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Prete. 20% of Prete men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Prete women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Prete were Tailor and Saleslady.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Operator
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Prete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prete 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Prete. 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 Prete. For the veterans among your Prete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prete lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Prete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Prete in 1959 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Prete 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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