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Oreglia Family History

Oreglia 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: Treglia, Triglia, Neglia, Ceglia, Briglia, Fregia, Regalia, Melia

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Where is the Oreglia family from?

You can see how Oreglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Oreglia families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oreglia's in USA. California had the highest population of Oreglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oreglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oreglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Orange Grower was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oreglia. 50% of Oreglia men worked as an Orange Grower.

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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

  • Orange Grower
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Oreglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Oreglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreglia 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Oreglia. 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 20 military records available for the last name Oreglia. For the veterans among your Oreglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreglia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Oreglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oreglia in 1963 was 50, and 52 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreglia 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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