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Neglia Family History

Neglia Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Sicily): probably from Sicilian and southern Italian neglia neghia ‘fog mist’

possibly applied as a nickname for someone with poor eyesight.

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


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Where is the Neglia family from?

You can see how Neglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Neglia families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Neglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neglia 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 Neglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neglia. 17% of Neglia men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Neglia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neglia were Painter and Flower Maker.

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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
    17%
  • Baker
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Dressmaker
    22%
  • Operator Machine
    15%
  • Flower Maker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neglia 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Neglia. 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 206 military records available for the last name Neglia. For the veterans among your Neglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neglia lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Neglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Neglia in 1959 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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