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Piglia Family History

Piglia Name 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

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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.

What did your Piglia ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Piglia ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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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.

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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 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 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.

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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.

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