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Veglia Family History

Veglia 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: Neglia, Ceglia, Vela, Melia, Treglia, Egli, Paglia, Vega, Velis, Elia

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Where is the Veglia family from?

You can see how Veglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veglia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Veglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Veglia families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Veglia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Veglia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veglia 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 Veglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veglia. 34% of Veglia men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Veglia women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veglia were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Cannery
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Cannery
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Veglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Veglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veglia 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Veglia. 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 161 military records available for the last name Veglia. For the veterans among your Veglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veglia lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Veglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Veglia in 1956 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veglia 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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