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Amadeo Family History

Amadeo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Amadeo coined in the early Middle Ages meaning ‘lover of God’ or ‘loved by God’.

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


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Where is the Amadeo family from?

You can see how Amadeo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amadeo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amadeo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Amadeo family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amadeo's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Amadeo families in 1891.
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What did your Amadeo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amadeo. 34% of Amadeo men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Amadeo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amadeo were Salesman and Sales Girl.

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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
    34%
  • Jornalero
    12%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Sales Girl
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amadeo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amadeo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Amadeo. 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 556 military records available for the last name Amadeo. For the veterans among your Amadeo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amadeo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Amadeo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Amadeo in 1959 was 48, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amadeo 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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