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Ferriola Family History

Ferriola Surname Meaning

Altered form of Italian Ferriolo or Ferraiolo or Ferraiuolo.

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


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Where is the Ferriola family from?

You can see how Ferriola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferriola family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ferriola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ferriola families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ferriola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ferriola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferriola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ferriola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sewing Mach Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferriola. 30% of Ferriola men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ferriola women worked as a Sewing Mach Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Packer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Mach Operator
    100%

What Ferriola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Ferriola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferriola 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ferriola. 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 154 military records available for the last name Ferriola. For the veterans among your Ferriola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferriola lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ferriola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ferriola in 1951 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

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