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Saggese Family History

Saggese Surname Meaning

Italian: perhaps a habitational name from a minor place in Foggia province named Saggese;

however the concentration of the modern surname in San Giuseppe Vesuviano in Naples province suggests a derivation from Saggio.

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


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Where is the Saggese family from?

You can see how Saggese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saggese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Saggese families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Saggese families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Saggese's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Saggese families in 1911.
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What did your Saggese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saggese. 40% of Saggese men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Saggese women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saggese were Manager and Operator.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Finisher
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saggese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saggese 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Saggese. 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 338 military records available for the last name Saggese. For the veterans among your Saggese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saggese lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Saggese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Saggese in 1955 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

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