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Caniglia Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from Calabrian caniglia ‘bran’ Sicilian canigghia so probably a metonymic occupational name for a miller or a cereal grower.

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


Similar surnames: Coniglio, Cerniglia, Triglia, Tenaglia, Candela, Cannella, Paniccia

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Where is the Caniglia family from?

You can see how Caniglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caniglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Caniglia families living in Nebraska. This was about 23% of all the recorded Caniglia's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Caniglia families in 1920.
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What did your Caniglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caniglia. 35% of Caniglia men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Caniglia women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caniglia were Machine Operator and Winder Tender. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Winder Tender
    40%
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Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Caniglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caniglia 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Caniglia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 319 military records available for the last name Caniglia. For the veterans among your Caniglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caniglia lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Caniglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Caniglia in 1953 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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