This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cariglia family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cariglia Family History

Cariglia 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: Caniglia, Triglia, Cerniglia, Briglia, Corsiglia, Marsiglia

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cariglia family from?

You can see how Cariglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cariglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cariglia families living in Massachusetts. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cariglia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cariglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cariglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Cariglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cariglia. 25% of Cariglia men worked as a Tailor.

View Census Data for Cariglia | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Cariglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cariglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cariglia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Cariglia

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cariglia. 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.

View all Cariglia immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cariglia. For the veterans among your Cariglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cariglia military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cariglia family history

Discover More

What is the average Cariglia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cariglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cariglia in 1967 was 39, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cariglia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cariglia 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cariglia family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial