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Treglia Family History

Treglia Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the dialect word treglia ‘mullet’ (standard Italian triglia) presumably a nickname for someone thought to resemble the fish or possibly a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or seller of these fish.

Alternatively, a habitational name from Treglia in Caserta province.

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


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Where is the Treglia family from?

You can see how Treglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Treglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Treglia families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Treglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Treglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Treglia 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 Treglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Treglia. 60% of Treglia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Treglia women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Treglia were Clerk 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Bench Worker
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

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Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Treglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Treglia 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Treglia. 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 331 military records available for the last name Treglia. For the veterans among your Treglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Treglia lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Treglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Treglia in 1950 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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