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Farentino Family History

Farentino Name 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: Fiorentino, Florentino, Tarantino, Valentino, Ferrentino, Frontino

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Where is the Farentino family from?

You can see how Farentino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farentino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Farentino family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Farentino's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Farentino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farentino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farentino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farentino. 28% of Farentino men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Fisherman
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Farentino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farentino 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Farentino. 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 6 military records available for the last name Farentino. For the veterans among your Farentino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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