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Smeraglia Family History

Smeraglia 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: Medaglia, Smeriglio, Miraglia, Tenaglia, Petraglia, Serafin, Melia

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Where is the Smeraglia family from?

You can see how Smeraglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smeraglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Smeraglia family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Smeraglia's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Smeraglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smeraglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smeraglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smeraglia. 100% of Smeraglia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Smeraglia women worked as a Finisher. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Smeraglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smeraglia 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Smeraglia. 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 112 military records available for the last name Smeraglia. For the veterans among your Smeraglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smeraglia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Smeraglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Smeraglia in 1966 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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