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Fargnoli Family History

Fargnoli Name Meaning

Italian: probably a topographic name from old Italian fargna a species of oak (from Latin farnus ‘ash’).

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


Similar surnames: Farino, Bagnoli, Fagnani, Forgione, Arnoldi, Forino, Farina, Arnold

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Where is the Fargnoli family from?

You can see how Fargnoli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fargnoli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fargnoli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Fargnoli families living in Massachusetts. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fargnoli's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Fargnoli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fargnoli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fargnoli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Twister were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fargnoli. 33% of Fargnoli men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fargnoli women worked as a Twister. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fargnoli were Trackman and Dressmaker. .

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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
    33%
  • Tailor
    17%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Trackman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Twister
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Fargnoli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fargnoli 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Fargnoli. 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 216 military records available for the last name Fargnoli. For the veterans among your Fargnoli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fargnoli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fargnoli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fargnoli in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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