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Smiraglia Family History

Smiraglia 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: Miraglia, Cimaglia, Medaglia, Petraglia, Smeriglio, Siragusa, Miranda

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Where is the Smiraglia family from?

You can see how Smiraglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Smiraglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Smiraglia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Smiraglia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Smiraglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Smiraglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Smiraglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Smiraglia. 72% of Smiraglia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Smiraglia women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    72%
  • Painter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Smiraglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Smiraglia 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Smiraglia. 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 49 military records available for the last name Smiraglia. For the veterans among your Smiraglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Smiraglia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Smiraglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Smiraglia in 1966 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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