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Aguila Family History

Aguila Surname Meaning

Spanish (Águila): from 'águila' ‘eagle’ (Latin 'aquila').

This is either a nickname for a haughty man or one with an aquiline nose,

or a habitational name from a place in Salamanca province called Águila.

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


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Where is the Aguila family from?

You can see how Aguila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aguila family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aguila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Aguila families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aguila's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Aguila families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aguila 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 Aguila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aguila. 60% of Aguila men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Sheep Herder
    8%
  • Porter
    8%

What Aguila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Aguila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aguila 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Aguila. 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 315 military records available for the last name Aguila. For the veterans among your Aguila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aguila lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Aguila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Aguila in 1960 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aguila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aguila 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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