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Ferraiolo Family History

Ferraiolo Name Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a blacksmith or iron worker ferraiolo.

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


Similar surnames: Ferriola, Ferraiuolo, Ferraro, Ferraioli, Ferreiro, Ferrier

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Where is the Ferraiolo family from?

You can see how Ferraiolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferraiolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ferraiolo families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ferraiolo's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Ferraiolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferraiolo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferraiolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and O were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferraiolo. 24% of Ferraiolo men worked as a Farm Laborer and 34% of Ferraiolo women worked as an O. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferraiolo were Butcher 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

  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Peddler
    24%
  • Butcher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • O
    34%
  • Packer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Ferraiolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferraiolo 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Ferraiolo. 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 249 military records available for the last name Ferraiolo. For the veterans among your Ferraiolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferraiolo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ferraiolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ferraiolo in 1961 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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