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Cimaglia Family History

Cimaglia Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Cimaglia in Sicily or various places called with this word (probably a derivative of cima ‘peak mountain top’)

such as Cimaglia Santo Spirito in Poggio Imperiale Foggia province.

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


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Where is the Cimaglia family from?

You can see how Cimaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cimaglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cimaglia families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cimaglia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cimaglia families in 1920.
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What did your Cimaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cimaglia. 53% of Cimaglia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cimaglia women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cimaglia were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    53%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Tailor
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Cimaglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Cimaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cimaglia 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Cimaglia. 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 192 military records available for the last name Cimaglia. For the veterans among your Cimaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cimaglia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cimaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cimaglia in 1963 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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