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Farraro Family History

Farraro 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, Carraro, Ferraro, Barbaro, Farro, Farrand, Ferrara, Farran

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Where is the Farraro family from?

You can see how Farraro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farraro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Farraro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Farraro family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Farraro's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Farraro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farraro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Farraro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Farraro. 34% of Farraro men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Farraro women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Farraro were Mason and Operator. .

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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
    34%
  • Barber
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Mason
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Farraro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farraro 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Farraro. 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 120 military records available for the last name Farraro. For the veterans among your Farraro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farraro lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Farraro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Farraro in 1958 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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