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Ferrero Family History

Ferrero Surname Meaning

Italian (Piedmont and Liguria): variant of Ferraro. Catalan (Ferreró): from a diminutive of Ferrer.

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


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Where is the Ferrero family from?

You can see how Ferrero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferrero family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ferrero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Ferrero families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ferrero's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ferrero families in 1911.
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What did your Ferrero ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laberor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ferrero. 50% of Ferrero men worked as a Laberor.

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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 1921

  • Laberor
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Ferrero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ferrero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferrero 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferrero. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ferrero. For the veterans among your Ferrero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferrero lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ferrero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ferrero in 1951 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ferrero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ferrero 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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