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Fricano Name Meaning

Italian: ethnic name for someone from Africa from a shortened form of africano ‘African’.

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


Similar surnames: Uliano, Troiano, Pisano, Fiano, Frano, Boitano, Riano, Triano, Ciano

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Where is the Fricano family from?

You can see how Fricano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fricano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fricano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Fricano families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Fricano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fricano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fricano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fricano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fricano. 41% of Fricano men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Fricano women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fricano were Packer and Helper. .

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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
    41%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Packer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Helper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fricano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fricano 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Fricano. 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 307 military records available for the last name Fricano. For the veterans among your Fricano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fricano lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fricano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fricano in 1952 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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