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Triglia Family History

Triglia Surname Meaning

Italian: from triglia ‘red mullet’ probably applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish or for a fisherman.

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


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Where is the Triglia family from?

You can see how Triglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Triglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Triglia families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Triglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Triglia families in 1920.
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What did your Triglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Triglia. 67% of Triglia men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Triglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Triglia 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Triglia. 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 221 military records available for the last name Triglia. For the veterans among your Triglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Triglia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Triglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Triglia in 1964 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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