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Farruggia Family History

Farruggia Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from Maltese farrūdj (Arabic farrūj ‘hen chicken’) perhaps for a poultry-keeper.

(Calabria): nickname from the dialect word ferruggia ‘staff rod bishop's crosier’.

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


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You can see how Farruggia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farruggia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Farruggia families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Farruggia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Farruggia families in 1920.
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What did your Farruggia ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Farruggia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farruggia 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Farruggia. 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 209 military records available for the last name Farruggia. For the veterans among your Farruggia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farruggia lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Farruggia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Farruggia in 1942 was 22, and 86 in 2004.

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