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Ferraira Family History

Ferraira 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: Ferrara, Ferreira, Ferrera, Ferriera, Ferraro, Ferreiro, Perreira

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Where is the Ferraira family from?

You can see how Ferraira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferraira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferraira family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ferraira's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferraira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferraira 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 Ferraira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferraira. 100% of Ferraira men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ferraira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Ferraira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferraira 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Ferraira. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ferraira. For the veterans among your Ferraira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferraira lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Ferraira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ferraira in 1972 was 71, and 45 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferraira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferraira 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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