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Ferlita Family History

Ferlita Surname Meaning

Italian: from ferlita ‘giant fennel field’ (from Latin ferula ‘giant fennel’) hence a topographic name for someone who lived in an area where this plant grew.

Habitational name from Ferla in Syracuse province (Sicily) from an adjectival form of the placename.

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


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Where is the Ferlita family from?

You can see how Ferlita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferlita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Ferlita families living in Florida. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ferlita's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Ferlita families in 1920.
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What did your Ferlita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferlita. 17% of Ferlita men worked as a Salesman and 84% of Ferlita women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferlita were Baker and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Cigar Maker
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Baker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    84%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Ferlita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Ferlita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferlita 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Ferlita. 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 88 military records available for the last name Ferlita. For the veterans among your Ferlita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferlita lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ferlita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ferlita in 1955 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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