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Ferrari Family History

Ferrari Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ferraro .

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


Similar surnames: Ferraris, Ferrario, Ferrare, Ferroni, Ferrini, Ferri, Ferrara

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Where is the Ferrari family from?

You can see how Ferrari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrari family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferrari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Ferrari families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Ferrari's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferrari families in 1891.
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What did your Ferrari ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ferrari. 18% of Ferrari men worked as a Cafe Proprietor and 74% of Ferrari women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrari were Cutlery Grinder H W and Tailoress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cafe Proprietor
    18%
  • Waiter
    15%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Cutlery Grinder H W
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Waitress
    4%
  • Tailoress
    4%
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What Ferrari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Ferrari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrari 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 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferrari. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Ferrari. For the veterans among your Ferrari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrari lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ferrari in 1941 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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