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Finocchiaro Family History

Finocchiaro Name Meaning

Italian (southern):: occupational name for a grower or seller of fennel from an agent derivative of finocchio ‘fennel’. in some cases possibly a habitational name from Finocchiaro in Sicily.

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


Similar surnames: Finocchio, Vacchiano, Fileccia, Cucchiara, Fontecchio, Fiocchi

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Where is the Finocchiaro family from?

You can see how Finocchiaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finocchiaro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Finocchiaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Finocchiaro families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Finocchiaro's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Finocchiaro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finocchiaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Finocchiaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finocchiaro. 20% of Finocchiaro men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Finocchiaro women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finocchiaro were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Plasterer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Finocchiaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finocchiaro 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Finocchiaro. 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 337 military records available for the last name Finocchiaro. For the veterans among your Finocchiaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finocchiaro lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Finocchiaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Finocchiaro in 1951 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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