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Ferrare Family History

Ferrare Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Ferrari.

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


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Where is the Ferrare family from?

You can see how Ferrare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferrare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ferrare families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ferrare's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferrare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrare 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 Ferrare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferrare. 56% of Ferrare men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Ferrare women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrare were Baker and Ply Assembler.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Baker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Ply Assembler
    12%

What Ferrare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ferrare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrare 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Ferrare. 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 285 military records available for the last name Ferrare. For the veterans among your Ferrare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrare lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ferrare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ferrare in 1961 was 59, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrare 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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