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Muglia Family History

Muglia Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a minor place called Muglia or Moglia.

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


Similar surnames: Milia, Moglia, Melia, Mula, Malia, Puglia, Murcia, Munguia, Goglia

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Where is the Muglia family from?

You can see how Muglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muglia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Muglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Muglia families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Muglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Muglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Muglia. 27% of Muglia men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Muglia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Muglia were Clerk and Machine 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Operator
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%
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What Muglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Muglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muglia 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Muglia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Muglia. For the veterans among your Muglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muglia lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Muglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Muglia in 1961 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

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