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Alagna Family History

Alagna Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Alagna Lomellina in Pavia province or Alagna Valsesia in Vercelli province

both named for their connection with an ancient tribe called the Alani.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alagna family from?

You can see how Alagna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alagna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Alagna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Alagna family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alagna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alagna families in 1891.
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What did your Alagna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alagna. 20% of Alagna men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Alagna women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alagna were Salesman and Typist.

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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
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Clerk
    21%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Typist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Alagna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alagna 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Alagna. 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 294 military records available for the last name Alagna. For the veterans among your Alagna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alagna lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Alagna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alagna in 1959 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alagna 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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