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Breglia Family History

Breglia Surname 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: Treglia, Briglia, Triglia, Breslin, Neglia, Ceglia, Brescia, Bellia

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Where is the Breglia family from?

You can see how Breglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breglia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Breglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Breglia family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Breglia's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Breglia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Breglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Breglia. 40% of Breglia men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Breglia women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breglia were Gardener and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Bricklayer
    40%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Domestic
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Breglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Breglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breglia 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Breglia. 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 120 military records available for the last name Breglia. For the veterans among your Breglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breglia lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Breglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Breglia in 1949 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breglia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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