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Goglia Family History

Goglia Surname Meaning

Italian (Campania): nickname or metonymic occupational name from the dialect word goglia denoting a kind of plant whose leaves are used to bind grafts.

Italianized form of Slovenian Golja (see Golia).

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


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Where is the Goglia family from?

You can see how Goglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goglia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Goglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Goglia families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Goglia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Goglia families in 1891.
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What did your Goglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Goglia. 19% of Goglia men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Goglia women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goglia were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    30%
  • Finisher On Scarfs
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Goglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Goglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goglia 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Goglia. 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 375 military records available for the last name Goglia. For the veterans among your Goglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goglia lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Goglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Goglia in 1949 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goglia 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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