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Ferrugia Family History

Ferrugia 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: Farrugia, Farruggia, Ferrera, Georgia, Ferriola, Ferrara, Ferrigno

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Where is the Ferrugia family from?

You can see how Ferrugia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrugia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ferrugia family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ferrugia's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Ferrugia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrugia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferrugia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Dealer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferrugia. 100% of Ferrugia men worked as a Fruit Dealer and 100% of Ferrugia women worked as an 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

  • Fruit Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Ferrugia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Ferrugia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrugia 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Ferrugia. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ferrugia. For the veterans among your Ferrugia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrugia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrugia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ferrugia in 1967 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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