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Ficca Family History

Ficca Surname Meaning

Italian: probably from a short form of a nickname composed of the verb ficcare + a name such as ficcanaso ficcadenti both meaning ‘meddler busybody’.

Otherwise possibly from the feminine form of Ficco.

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


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Where is the Ficca family from?

You can see how Ficca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ficca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ficca families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ficca's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ficca families in 1920.
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What did your Ficca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ficca. 34% of Ficca men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ficca women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ficca were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Ficca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Ficca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ficca 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Ficca. 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 296 military records available for the last name Ficca. For the veterans among your Ficca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ficca lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ficca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ficca in 1962 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ficca 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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