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Ferranti Family History

Ferranti Name Meaning

Italian: variant of Ferrando

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


Similar surnames: Ferrante, Serianni, Serrato, Merante, Cerruti, Ferrin, Ferrare

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Where is the Ferranti family from?

You can see how Ferranti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferranti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Ferranti families living in New York. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ferranti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferranti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferranti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferranti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferranti. 25% of Ferranti men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Ferranti women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferranti were Presser and Clerk. .

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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
    25%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Presser
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ferranti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferranti 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferranti. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ferranti. For the veterans among your Ferranti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferranti lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ferranti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ferranti in 1959 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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