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Aquilla Family History

Aquilla Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Arquilla, Aquila, Quill, Quella, Aguila, Aquilina, Avilla, Antilla

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Where is the Aquilla family from?

You can see how Aquilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aquilla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aquilla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Aquilla families living in Maryland. This was about 39% of all the recorded Aquilla's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Aquilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aquilla 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 Aquilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aquilla. 48% of Aquilla men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Aquilla women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aquilla were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Aquilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Aquilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aquilla 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Aquilla. 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 129 military records available for the last name Aquilla. For the veterans among your Aquilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aquilla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Aquilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Aquilla in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aquilla 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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