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Squeglia Family History

Squeglia 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: Quaglia, Quella, Treglia, Neglia, Ceglia, Quercia, Puglia, Muglia

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Where is the Squeglia family from?

You can see how Squeglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Squeglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Squeglia families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Squeglia's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Squeglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Squeglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Squeglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Squeglia. 30% of Squeglia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Squeglia women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Wood Carver
    30%
  • Butcher
    20%
  • Inspector
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Squeglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Squeglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Squeglia 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Squeglia. 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 116 military records available for the last name Squeglia. For the veterans among your Squeglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Squeglia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Squeglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Squeglia in 1963 was 68, and 53 in 2004.

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