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Mangia Family History

Mangia Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname derived from mangiare ‘to eat’ meaning literally ‘(one who) eats’.

It can also be a short form of a nickname composed with this verb such as Mangiapane.

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


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Where is the Mangia family from?

You can see how Mangia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mangia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mangia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mangia family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mangia's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mangia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mangia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mangia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mangia. 67% of Mangia men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Mangia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mangia 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Mangia. 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 100 military records available for the last name Mangia. For the veterans among your Mangia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mangia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mangia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mangia in 1962 was 78, and 69 in 2003.

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