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Ferlito Family History

Ferlito Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): topographic name from Latin feruletum ‘giant fennel patch’.

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


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Where is the Ferlito family from?

You can see how Ferlito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferlito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Ferlito families living in Massachusetts. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ferlito's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ferlito families in 1920.
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What did your Ferlito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and English Drawing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferlito. 58% of Ferlito men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ferlito women worked as an English Drawing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferlito were Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • English Drawing
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Ferlito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Ferlito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferlito 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Ferlito. 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 136 military records available for the last name Ferlito. For the veterans among your Ferlito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferlito lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ferlito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ferlito in 1963 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferlito 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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