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Ferrarra Family History

Ferrarra 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, Ferrera, Ferreira, Ferraris, Ferriera, Ferraro, Ferrari

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Where is the Ferrarra family from?

You can see how Ferrarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrarra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ferrarra families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ferrarra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferrarra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrarra 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 Ferrarra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferrarra. 50% of Ferrarra men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ferrarra women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrarra were Barber and Candy Maker.

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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
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Candy Maker
    50%

What Ferrarra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Ferrarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrarra 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ferrarra. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ferrarra. For the veterans among your Ferrarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrarra lifespan?

Average Ferrarra life expectancy in 1998 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferrarra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrarra 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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