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Emelo Family History

Emelo 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: Emel, Melo, Mero, Edel, Malo, Merlo, Ezell, Mello, Meloy, Mele

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Where is the Emelo family from?

You can see how Emelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Emelo family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Emelo's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Emelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emelo 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 93 census records available for the last name Emelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emelo 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Emelo. 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 24 military records available for the last name Emelo. For the veterans among your Emelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emelo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Emelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Emelo in 1966 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emelo 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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