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Ferarro Family History

Ferarro 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: Farro, Ferro, Feraco, Ferrero, Ferraro, Berardo, Gerardo, Ferrario

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Where is the Ferarro family from?

You can see how Ferarro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferarro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ferarro families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ferarro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferarro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferarro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ferarro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ferarro. 60% of Ferarro men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Ferarro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferarro 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ferarro. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ferarro. For the veterans among your Ferarro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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