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Maggia Family History

Maggia 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: Maggio, Maggi, Maria, Murgia, Maia, Magin, Madia, Maglio, Maga

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Where is the Maggia family from?

You can see how Maggia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maggia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Maggia families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maggia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maggia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maggia 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 Maggia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maggia. 72% of Maggia men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    72%
  • Elevator Operator
    29%

What Maggia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Maggia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maggia 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Maggia. 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 22 military records available for the last name Maggia. For the veterans among your Maggia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maggia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maggia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maggia in 1963 was 92, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maggia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maggia 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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