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Feraco Name Meaning

Italian (Calabria): from an old personal name recorded in the 11th century in the Latinized form Faracus. This is of uncertain origin; it may be an Italianized form of Arabic Farooq .

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


Similar surnames: Raco, Deramo, Fero, Franco, Ferro, Farace, Franca, Ferch, Eramo

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Where is the Feraco family from?

You can see how Feraco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feraco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Feraco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Feraco families living in New Jersey. This was about 15% of all the recorded Feraco's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Feraco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feraco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Feraco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Feraco. 58% of Feraco men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Feraco women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Feraco were New Worker 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Plumber
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Floor Girl
    29%
  • Clerical
    29%
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Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Feraco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feraco 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Feraco. 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 126 military records available for the last name Feraco. For the veterans among your Feraco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feraco lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Feraco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Feraco in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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