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Aquilina Family History

Aquilina Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Sicily) and Maltese: from a diminutive of Aquila or from the female personal name Aquilina (see Aquilino).

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


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Where is the Aquilina family from?

You can see how Aquilina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aquilina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Aquilina families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Aquilina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Aquilina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aquilina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aquilina ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aquilina. 50% of Aquilina women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Aquilina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Aquilina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aquilina 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aquilina. 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 536 military records available for the last name Aquilina. For the veterans among your Aquilina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aquilina lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Aquilina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Aquilina in 1954 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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