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Marsaglia Family History

Marsaglia 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: Marsiglia, Marsala, Tartaglia, Miraglia, Marsalis, Battaglia

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Where is the Marsaglia family from?

You can see how Marsaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marsaglia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Marsaglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Marsaglia families living in Colorado. This was about 43% of all the recorded Marsaglia's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Marsaglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marsaglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marsaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marsaglia. 16% of Marsaglia men worked as a Labor and 100% of Marsaglia women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Labor
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Marsaglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Marsaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marsaglia 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Marsaglia. 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 102 military records available for the last name Marsaglia. For the veterans among your Marsaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marsaglia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Marsaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Marsaglia in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marsaglia 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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