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Ferrano Family History

Ferrano 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: Ferrando, Ferrand, Serrano, Ferran, Terrano, Ferraro, Verran, Serrato

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Where is the Ferrano family from?

You can see how Ferrano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrano family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ferrano families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 10 Ferrano families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferrano's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ferrano families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrano 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 Ferrano ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferrano. 100% of Ferrano women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ferrano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Ferrano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrano 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Ferrano. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ferrano. For the veterans among your Ferrano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrano lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Ferrano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ferrano in 1970 was 72, and 91 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferrano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrano 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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