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Meraglia Family History

Meraglia 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: Medaglia, Miraglia, Tenaglia, Petraglia, Melia, Merlin, Murgia

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Where is the Meraglia family from?

You can see how Meraglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meraglia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Meraglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Meraglia families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Meraglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meraglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meraglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Meraglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meraglia 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Meraglia. 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 34 military records available for the last name Meraglia. For the veterans among your Meraglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meraglia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Meraglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Meraglia in 1968 was 81, and 60 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meraglia 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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