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Tranfaglia Family History

Tranfaglia 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: Tenaglia, Ramaglia, Tartaglia, Rantala, Battaglia, Treglia

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Where is the Tranfaglia family from?

You can see how Tranfaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tranfaglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Tranfaglia families living in Massachusetts. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tranfaglia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tranfaglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tranfaglia 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 Tranfaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dinker and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tranfaglia. 50% of Tranfaglia men worked as a Dinker and 100% of Tranfaglia women worked as a Stitcher.

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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

  • Dinker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Tranfaglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Tranfaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tranfaglia 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Tranfaglia. 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 168 military records available for the last name Tranfaglia. For the veterans among your Tranfaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tranfaglia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tranfaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tranfaglia in 1965 was 90, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tranfaglia 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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