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Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname FERRARI

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Definition: An occupational surname from the Italian word "ferraro," meaning 'blacksmith" - originally derived from the Latin ferrum meaning "iron." The Italian equivalent of the surname SMITH.

Surname Origin: Italian

Alternate Surname Spellings: FERARI,

More Resources for the Surname FERRARI :

Italian Genealogy
Research your Italian family tree with these the help of these Italian genealogical societies, genealogy records, surname lists, archives and libraries, and research guides for Italy.

FERRARI Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of FERRARI ancestors around the world.

FamilySearch - FERRARI Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the FERRARI surname.

FERRARI Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Ferrari surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - FERRARI Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Ferrari surname.

Cousin Connect - FERRARI Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname FERRARI, and sign up for free notification when new Ferrari queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - FERRARI Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name FERRARI.

MyCinnamonToast.com - FERRARI Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the FERRARI surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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