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Ferreiro Family History

Ferreiro Name Meaning

Galician and Portuguese: occupational name for a smith or worker in iron.

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


Similar surnames: Ferreira, Ferraro, Ferrer, Carreiro, Barreiro, Herrero, Cordeiro

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Where is the Ferreiro family from?

You can see how Ferreiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ferreiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ferreiro families living in California. This was about 31% of all the recorded Ferreiro's in USA. California had the highest population of Ferreiro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ferreiro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ferreiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ferreiro. 50% of Ferreiro men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Ferreiro women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ferreiro were Truck Driver and Power Sewer Mach Oper. .

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    58%
  • Power Sewer Mach Oper
    43%
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What Ferreiro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Ferreiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ferreiro 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ferreiro. 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 114 military records available for the last name Ferreiro. For the veterans among your Ferreiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ferreiro lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ferreiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ferreiro in 1951 was 39, and 62 in 2004.

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