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Cameli Family History

Cameli 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: Camel, Camelio, Hamel, Capel, Kamel, Ramel, Campi, Campoli, Gamelin

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Where is the Cameli family from?

You can see how Cameli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cameli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cameli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Cameli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cameli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cameli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cameli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cameli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cameli. 100% of Cameli men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Cameli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cameli 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Cameli. 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 139 military records available for the last name Cameli. For the veterans among your Cameli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cameli lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cameli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cameli in 1944 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cameli 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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