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Figlia Family History

Figlia 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: Foglia, Giglia, Fiala, Figura, Figliola, Fila, Cilia, Paglia, Triglia

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Where is the Figlia family from?

You can see how Figlia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Figlia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Figlia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Figlia families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Figlia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Figlia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Figlia 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 Figlia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Figlia. 45% of Figlia men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Figlia women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Figlia were Pocket Books and Finisher.

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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
    45%
  • Barber
    34%
  • Pocket Books
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    25%
  • O
    25%
  • Millener
    25%
  • Finisher
    25%

What Figlia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Figlia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Figlia 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Figlia. 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 91 military records available for the last name Figlia. For the veterans among your Figlia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Figlia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Figlia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Figlia in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Figlia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Figlia 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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