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Angelis Family History

Angelis Surname Meaning

Greek: from a derivative of the personal name Angelos (see Angelos) or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name.

Standard Greek transliteration of this surname is Aggelis.

Shortened form of Italian De Angelis.

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


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You can see how Angelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Angelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Angelis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Angelis family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Angelis's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Angelis families in 1891.
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What did your Angelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Angelis. 100% of Angelis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Angelis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Angelis. For the veterans among your Angelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Angelis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Angelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Angelis in 1955 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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