Italy
Emilia-Romagna
Piacenza
Ferriere is a comune in the provincia of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna with a population of 1,087 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 299 passengers departing from Ferriere arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.ferriere.pc.itAddress
Piazza Delle Miniere, 1
29024 Ferriere
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Ferriere626m273
- Salsominore390m50
- Selva1,107m45
- Casaldonato882m32
- Brugneto903m24
- Pertuso1,022m24
- Gambaro864m22
- Cattaragna812m22
- Tornarezza866m21
- Grondone Sotto961m21
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Vaio761m27
- Boeri624m22
- Colla Brugneto916m15
- Noce1,009m14
- Folli652m14
- Cerreto762m13
- Rocconi849m11
- Sarmadasco687m10
- Costapecorella710m9
- Pomarolo734m9
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has declined 83% since 1951. Recorded US arrivals from Ferriere between 1830 and 1912 equal 28% of its current population, peaking in 1903.
Total US arrivals
299
1830–1912
Peak year
1903
66 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Ferriere recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Ferriere.
- Serafino SordiITb. 1793
- Vincenzina Mellinab. 1929