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Ferrelli Name Meaning

Italian: probably a patronymic or plural form of a diminutive of ferro ‘iron’.

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


Similar surnames: Perrelli, Borrelli, Fiorelli, Petrelli, Ferretti, Ferroni, Cardelli

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Where is the Ferrelli family from?

You can see how Ferrelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrelli family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ferrelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ferrelli family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferrelli's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Ferrelli families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferrelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferrelli. 45% of Ferrelli men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Ferrelli women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrelli were Meat Cutter and Clerical. .

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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
    45%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Meat Cutter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Assorter
    16%
  • Clerical
    16%
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Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Ferrelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrelli 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Ferrelli. 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 346 military records available for the last name Ferrelli. For the veterans among your Ferrelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ferrelli in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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