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Farrari Family History

Farrari 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: Farrar, Ferrari, Harari, Farrand, Ferrara, Farran, Furnari, Ferraris

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Where is the Farrari family from?

You can see how Farrari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farrari family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Farrari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Farrari families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Farrari's in USA. New York had the highest population of Farrari families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farrari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farrari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farrari. 31% of Farrari men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Farrari women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farrari were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Farrari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farrari 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Farrari. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Farrari. For the veterans among your Farrari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farrari lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Farrari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Farrari in 1965 was 79, and 58 in 1977.

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