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Almedia Family History

Almedia Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Almeda, Almeida, Alameda, Almada, Olmeda, Armenia, Alexis, Melia

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Where is the Almedia family from?

You can see how Almedia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almedia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Almedia families living in Massachusetts. This was about 54% of all the recorded Almedia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Almedia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almedia 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 Almedia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almedia. 43% of Almedia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Almedia women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almedia were Boy Laborer 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
    43%
  • Weaver
    29%
  • Doffer
    15%
  • Boy Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Almedia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Almedia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almedia 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Almedia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Almedia. For the veterans among your Almedia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almedia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Almedia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Almedia in 1964 was 76, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almedia 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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