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Ciaglia Family History

Ciaglia 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: Cimaglia, Cilia, Paglia, Ciarcia, Calia, Ceglia, Quaglia, Miraglia

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Where is the Ciaglia family from?

You can see how Ciaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciaglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ciaglia families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ciaglia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ciaglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciaglia 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 Ciaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciaglia. 34% of Ciaglia men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Ciaglia women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ciaglia were Barber and Newworker.

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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%
  • Own Bussiness
    34%
  • Barber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    30%
  • Examiner
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Newworker
    20%

What Ciaglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Ciaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciaglia 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Ciaglia. 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 80 military records available for the last name Ciaglia. For the veterans among your Ciaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciaglia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ciaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ciaglia in 1962 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ciaglia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciaglia 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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