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Amelio Family History

Amelio Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Amelio from Latin Amelius.

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


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Where is the Amelio family from?

You can see how Amelio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amelio family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Amelio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Amelio family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Amelio's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Amelio families in 1861.
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What did your Amelio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amelio. 15% of Amelio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Amelio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amelio were Labor and Trimmer.

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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
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Trimmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amelio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amelio 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Amelio. 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 296 military records available for the last name Amelio. For the veterans among your Amelio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amelio lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Amelio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Amelio in 1962 was 70, and 56 in 2004.

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