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Ferraro Family History

Ferraro Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name from Old Italian (fabbro) ferraro ‘blacksmith ironworker’ (a derivative of ferro ‘iron’ Latin ferrum).

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


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Where is the Ferraro family from?

You can see how Ferraro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferraro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferraro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Ferraro families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ferraro's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ferraro families in 1891.
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What did your Ferraro ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ferraro. 100% of Ferraro men worked as a School Master and 100% of Ferraro 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • School Master
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ferraro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Ferraro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferraro 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferraro. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Ferraro. For the veterans among your Ferraro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferraro lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ferraro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ferraro in 1944 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferraro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferraro 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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