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Aquilina Family History

Aquilina Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Sicily) and Maltese: from a diminutive of Aquila or from the female personal name Aquilina (see Aquilino ).

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


Similar surnames: Aquilino, Andolina, Aquino, Aquila, Quilici, Austin, Hulin, Quirin

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Where is the Aquilina family from?

You can see how Aquilina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aquilina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Aquilina families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Aquilina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Aquilina families in 1920.
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What did your Aquilina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cigar Maker and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aquilina. 30% of Aquilina men worked as a Cigar Maker and 38% of Aquilina women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aquilina were Porter and Sewing Machine Operater. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Porter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Sewing Machine Operater
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Aquilina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aquilina 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aquilina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 536 military records available for the last name Aquilina. For the veterans among your Aquilina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aquilina lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Aquilina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Aquilina in 1954 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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