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Ferraiola Family History

Ferraiola 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: Ferriola, Ferraiolo, Ferraioli, Ferraiuolo, Fragola, Ferrara, Raiola

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Where is the Ferraiola family from?

You can see how Ferraiola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferraiola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ferraiola families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ferraiola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferraiola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferraiola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferraiola ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ferraiola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferraiola 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ferraiola. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ferraiola. For the veterans among your Ferraiola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferraiola lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Ferraiola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ferraiola in 1973 was 78, and 83 in 2001.

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