Ferrara Family History

Ferrara Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): topographic name for someone who lived by a forge or iron workings from ferrara.

Latin ferraria is a derivative of ferrum ‘iron’.

Alternatively, it may be a habitational name from the provincial capital of Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna.

The name reflects a connection to ironworking, a significant industry in the region.

Overall, it highlights the geographical and occupational roots of the surname in southern Italy.

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

Similar surnames: Ferrera, Ferraro, Herrera, Ferreira, Ferraz, Farrar, Ferra, Carrara, Ferron, Ferrier

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Where is the Ferrara family from?

You can see how Ferrara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferrara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ferrara families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ferrara's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ferrara families in 1891.

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What did your Ferrara ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferrara.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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Census Record

There are 22K census records available for the last name Ferrara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrara census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 16K immigration records available for the last name Ferrara. 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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Military Records

There are 7K military records available for the last name Ferrara. For the veterans among your Ferrara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrara lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ferrara in 1941 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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Ferrara Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): topographic name for someone who lived by a forge or iron workings from ferrara.

Latin ferraria is a derivative of ferrum ‘iron’.

Alternatively, it may be a habitational name from the provincial capital of Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna.

The name reflects a connection to ironworking, a significant industry in the region.

Overall, it highlights the geographical and occupational roots of the surname in southern Italy.

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

Where is the Ferrara family from?

What did your Ferrara ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ferrara.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Ferrara family records will you find?

What is the average Ferrara lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ferrara in 1941 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

Ferrara Family History

Ferrara Surname Meaning

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Ferrara Surname Meaning

128,000 record(s) for Ferrara

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Where is the Ferrara family from?

What did your Ferrara ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Ferrara family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Ferrara lifespan?

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