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Amedo Family History

Amedo 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: Acedo, Amado, Amero, Amedeo, Mero, Amaro, Ames, Ando, Amidon, Amador

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Where is the Amedo family from?

You can see how Amedo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amedo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amedo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Amedo families living in Herefordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Amedo's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Amedo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amedo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Amedo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amedo 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Amedo. 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 21 military records available for the last name Amedo. For the veterans among your Amedo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amedo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Amedo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Amedo in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amedo 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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