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Camelo Family History

Camelo Surname Meaning

Spanish (Andalusia): variant of Camello a cognate of 2 below. Portuguese: nickname from camelo ‘camel’.

Italian (Abruzzo and Molise): possibly a habitational name from Cameli in Isernia province (since 1896 Sant'Elena Sannita) or Pietracamela in Teramo province.

This surname is very rare in Italy.

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


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Where is the Camelo family from?

You can see how Camelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camelo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Camelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Camelo families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Camelo's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Camelo families in 1901.
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What did your Camelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Camelo. 58% of Camelo 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Camelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camelo 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Camelo. 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 169 military records available for the last name Camelo. For the veterans among your Camelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camelo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Camelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Camelo in 1960 was 40, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camelo 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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