This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Piglia family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Piglia Family History

Piglia 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: Paglia, Puglia, Giglia, Pioli, Cilia, Pipia, Piela, Triglia, Biglin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Piglia family from?

You can see how Piglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Piglia families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Piglia's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Piglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Piglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Piglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piglia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Piglia

Passenger Lists

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Piglia. 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.

View all Piglia immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Piglia. For the veterans among your Piglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Piglia military records

You've only scratched the surface of Piglia family history

Discover More

What is the average Piglia lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Piglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Piglia in 1944 was 57, and 44 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piglia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piglia 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Piglia family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial