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Furfaro Family History

Furfaro Name Meaning

Italian: nickname for a speedy or restless person from Sicilian furfareddu ‘fretful child speedy worker’ or alternatively a nickname related to Sicilian forfaru ‘matchstick’.

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


Similar surnames: Ferraro, Formato, Turro, Furno, Barbaro, Vardaro, Ungaro, Fulfer

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Where is the Furfaro family from?

You can see how Furfaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furfaro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Furfaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Furfaro families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Furfaro's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Furfaro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Furfaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Furfaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Furfaro. 56% of Furfaro men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Furfaro women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Furfaro were Salesman and Presser. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Presser
    25%
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What Furfaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Furfaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furfaro 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Furfaro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 184 military records available for the last name Furfaro. For the veterans among your Furfaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furfaro lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Furfaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Furfaro in 1959 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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