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Ferelli Family History

Ferelli 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: Ferrelli, Perelli, Cervelli, Perella, Petrelli, Corelli, Gemelli

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Where is the Ferelli family from?

You can see how Ferelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ferelli families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ferelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferelli ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ferelli ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Ferelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferelli 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ferelli. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ferelli. For the veterans among your Ferelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferelli lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Ferelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ferelli in 1973 was 49, and 82 in 1996.

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