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Paglia Family History

Paglia Surname Meaning

Italian: from paglia ‘straw’ possibly used as a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for someone who gathered straw or used it to make skeps, hats, or mattresses, for example.

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


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Where is the Paglia family from?

You can see how Paglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paglia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Paglia family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Paglia's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paglia families in 1911.
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What did your Paglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paglia. 23% of Paglia men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Paglia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paglia were Waiter and 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
    23%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Tailor
    6%
  • Waiter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paglia 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Paglia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paglia. For the veterans among your Paglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paglia lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Paglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paglia in 1948 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paglia 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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