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Farranto Family History

Farranto 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: Farrant, Farrand, Ferrando, Farran, Tarrant, Taranto, Barranco

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Where is the Farranto family from?

You can see how Farranto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farranto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Farranto families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Farranto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Farranto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farranto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farranto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mach Opt were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farranto. 100% of Farranto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Farranto women worked as a Mach Opt.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mach Opt
    100%

What Farranto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Farranto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farranto 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Farranto. 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 26 military records available for the last name Farranto. For the veterans among your Farranto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farranto lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Farranto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Farranto in 1961 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farranto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farranto 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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