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Tagliavia Family History

Tagliavia 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: Taglieri, Pagliaro, Glavin, Salvia, Palaia, Paglia, Stagliano

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Where is the Tagliavia family from?

You can see how Tagliavia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tagliavia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tagliavia families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tagliavia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tagliavia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tagliavia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tagliavia ancestors do for a living?

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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Shoe Operator
    23%
  • Box Maker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%
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What Tagliavia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Tagliavia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tagliavia 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Tagliavia. 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 144 military records available for the last name Tagliavia. For the veterans among your Tagliavia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tagliavia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tagliavia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tagliavia in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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