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Ferretti Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a diminutive of Ferro .

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


Similar surnames: Ferrelli, Perretti, Ferrero, Berretta, Ferranti, Pedretti, Perfetti

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Where is the Ferretti family from?

You can see how Ferretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferretti family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ferretti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ferretti families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ferretti's in USA. California had the highest population of Ferretti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferretti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferretti. 31% of Ferretti men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Ferretti women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferretti were Proprietor and Machine 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    14%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ferretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferretti 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferretti. 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 Ferretti. For the veterans among your Ferretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferretti lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ferretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ferretti in 1944 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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