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Magliana Family History

Magliana 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: Magliano, Malina, Maglione, Magliaro, Gagliano, Magana, Maslin, Malin

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Where is the Magliana family from?

You can see how Magliana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magliana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Magliana families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Magliana's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Magliana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magliana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Magliana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magliana 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Magliana. 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 2 military records available for the last name Magliana. For the veterans among your Magliana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magliana lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Magliana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Magliana in 1975 was 64, and 76 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magliana 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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