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Vretas Family History

Vretas 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: Freitas, Viegas, Regas, Veras, Reta, Vegas, Arenas, Viets, Treas

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Where is the Vretas family from?

You can see how Vretas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vretas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vretas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vretas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vretas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vretas 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 14 census records available for the last name Vretas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vretas 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Vretas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vretas. For the veterans among your Vretas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vretas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Vretas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vretas in 1980 was 91, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vretas 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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