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Bisceglia Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Bisceglie in Apulia (earlier recorded as Bisceglia).

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


Similar surnames: Ceglia, Buscaglia, Scalia, Sicilia, Cimaglia, Briglia, Buscemi

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Where is the Bisceglia family from?

You can see how Bisceglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisceglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Bisceglia families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bisceglia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bisceglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisceglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisceglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bisceglia. 41% of Bisceglia men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Bisceglia women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bisceglia were Labor and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    41%
  • Barber
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Press
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bisceglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisceglia 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Bisceglia. 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 606 military records available for the last name Bisceglia. For the veterans among your Bisceglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisceglia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bisceglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bisceglia in 1960 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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