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Maniglia Family History

Maniglia 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: Caniglia, Marsiglia, Mancilla, Mandala, Tenaglia, Maglio, Mantilla

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Where is the Maniglia family from?

You can see how Maniglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maniglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maniglia families living in Louisiana. This was about 18% of all the recorded Maniglia's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Maniglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maniglia 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 Maniglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maniglia. 46% of Maniglia men worked as a Barber and 50% of Maniglia women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maniglia were Mechanic and Stitcher.

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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

  • Barber
    46%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

What Maniglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Maniglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maniglia 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Maniglia. 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 141 military records available for the last name Maniglia. For the veterans among your Maniglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maniglia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maniglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maniglia in 1962 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maniglia 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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