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Sicilia Family History

Sicilia Surname Meaning

Italian, Aragonese, and Spanish; Catalan (Sicilà): habitational name from the island of Sicily (Sicilia in Latin, Italian, Aragonese, and Spanish; Sicília in Catalan) which was part of the kingdom of Aragon from 1282 to 171.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sicilia family from?

You can see how Sicilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sicilia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Sicilia families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sicilia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sicilia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sicilia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sicilia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sicilia. 28% of Sicilia men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Sicilia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sicilia were Glove Cutter and Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Glove Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Sicilia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sicilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sicilia 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sicilia. 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 355 military records available for the last name Sicilia. For the veterans among your Sicilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sicilia lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sicilia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sicilia in 1961 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sicilia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sicilia 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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