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Mazzaglia Family History

Mazzaglia 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: Battaglia, Medaglia, La Paglia, Ramaglia, Mazzara, Tartaglia

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Where is the Mazzaglia family from?

You can see how Mazzaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mazzaglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mazzaglia families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mazzaglia's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Mazzaglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mazzaglia 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 Mazzaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Twister were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mazzaglia. 45% of Mazzaglia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mazzaglia women worked as a Twister. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mazzaglia were Rancher and Seamstress.

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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
    45%
  • Comber
    34%
  • Rancher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Twister
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Mazzaglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Mazzaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mazzaglia 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Mazzaglia. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mazzaglia. For the veterans among your Mazzaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mazzaglia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mazzaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mazzaglia in 1960 was 51, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mazzaglia 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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