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Meglia Family History

Meglia 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: Melia, Neglia, Moglia, Ceglia, Meglio, Muglia, Melis, Melin, Merlin

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What did your Meglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator Womens Underwear were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meglia. 100% of Meglia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meglia women worked as an Operator Womens Underwear.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator Womens Underwear
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Meglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meglia 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Meglia. 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 59 military records available for the last name Meglia. For the veterans among your Meglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meglia

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