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Braglia Family History

Braglia 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: Briglia, Baglio, Treglia, Braccia, Raglin, Paglia, Triglia, Braga

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Where is the Braglia family from?

You can see how Braglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Braglia families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Braglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Braglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Braglia 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 Braglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Braglia. 100% of Braglia women worked as a Packer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Braglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Braglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braglia 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Braglia. 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 20 military records available for the last name Braglia. For the veterans among your Braglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braglia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Braglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Braglia in 1970 was 85, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Braglia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braglia 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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