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Ferrini Family History

Ferrini Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ferrino a diminutive of Ferro.

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


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Where is the Ferrini family from?

You can see how Ferrini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Ferrini families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ferrini's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ferrini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferrini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ferrini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferrini. 29% of Ferrini men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ferrini women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferrini were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Candy Man
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Ferrini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Ferrini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrini 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Ferrini. 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 271 military records available for the last name Ferrini. For the veterans among your Ferrini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrini lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Ferrini in 1944 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferrini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrini ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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