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Vernaglia Family History

Vernaglia 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: Tenaglia, Cerniglia, Medaglia, Tartaglia, Petraglia, Miraglia

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Where is the Vernaglia family from?

You can see how Vernaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vernaglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vernaglia family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vernaglia's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Vernaglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vernaglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vernaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bentician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vernaglia. 100% of Vernaglia men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Vernaglia women worked as a Bentician.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bentician
    100%

What Vernaglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Vernaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vernaglia 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Vernaglia. 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 65 military records available for the last name Vernaglia. For the veterans among your Vernaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vernaglia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vernaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vernaglia in 1966 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vernaglia 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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