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Origlia Family History

Origlia 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: Triglia, Briglia, Treglia, Corsiglia, Giglia, Oriol, Brislin, Wrigley

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Where is the Origlia family from?

You can see how Origlia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Origlia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Origlia families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Origlia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Origlia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Origlia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Origlia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Origlia. 100% of Origlia men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Origlia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Origlia 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Origlia. 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 21 military records available for the last name Origlia. For the veterans among your Origlia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Origlia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Origlia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Origlia in 1970 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Origlia 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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