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Graglia Family History

Graglia 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: Treglia, Raglin, Paglia, Triglia, Gracia, Gaglio, Briglia, Grala

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Where is the Graglia family from?

You can see how Graglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graglia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Graglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Graglia families living in New Jersey. This was about 26% of all the recorded Graglia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Graglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Graglia 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 Graglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Graglia. 60% of Graglia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Graglia women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Waiter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Graglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Graglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graglia 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Graglia. 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 129 military records available for the last name Graglia. For the veterans among your Graglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graglia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Graglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Graglia in 1963 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graglia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graglia 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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