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Ferrigno Family History

Ferrigno Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from the adjective ferrigno ‘made of or resembling iron’ (a derivative of Latin ferrum ‘iron’) applied as a nickname to someone who was very strong or thought to resemble the metal in some other way.

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


Similar surnames: Ferron, Ferraro, Ferrin, Ferrier, Cerino, Territo, Ferrand, Forino

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Where is the Ferrigno family from?

You can see how Ferrigno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrigno family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ferrigno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Ferrigno families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ferrigno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferrigno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrigno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferrigno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferrigno. 20% of Ferrigno men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Ferrigno women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrigno were Proprietor and Floor Lady. .

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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
    20%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    29%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Floor Lady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ferrigno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrigno 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferrigno. 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 Ferrigno. For the veterans among your Ferrigno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrigno lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrigno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ferrigno in 1944 was 26, and 72 in 2004.

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