Moretta History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Moretta family

The surname Moretta was first found in Trieste, and ancient Roman colony that later fell under King Leopold III of Habsbourg, Duke of Austria in 1382. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Moretta family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moretta research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1607, 1625, 1642, 1655, 1713 and 1885 are included under the topic Early Moretta History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Moretta Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Murratti, Muratti, Muratto, Moratti, Moretti, Muretti, Muratta, Moratta and many more.

Early Notables of the Moretta family

Prominent among members of the family was

Maurizio Solaro di Moretta (1607-1655), Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Mondovi (1642-1655)

Moretta migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Moretta Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Francesco Moretta, who settled in New York, NY in 1893

Moretta Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

John Moretta, aged 22, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Carmania" from Liverpool, England 1
John Moretta, aged 21, arrived in New York, N. Y. in 1919 aboard the ship "Carmania" from Liverpool, England 1
Giovanna Moretta, aged 22, originally from Casalbordino, Italy, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Belvedere" from Palermo, Italy 1
Porzia Moretta, aged 25, originally from Marcianise, Italy, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "F. Palasciano" from Napoli, Italy 1
Julie Moretta, aged 32, originally from Belfort, Italy, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "La Touraine" from Havre, France 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Moretta (post 1700) +

Moretta L. Bosley, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 2000, 2004, 2008; Member of Democratic National Committee from Kentucky, 2004-08 2

Citations +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html