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Camillo Family History

Camillo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Camillo Latin Camillus from a term which originally denoted a youth of noble birth who assisted the priest with sacrifices.

(mainly Calabria; Camillò): nickname from a derivative of old Greek chamēlos ‘short’.

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


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Where is the Camillo family from?

You can see how Camillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camillo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Camillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Camillo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Camillo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Camillo families in 1891.
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What did your Camillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Camillo. 42% of Camillo men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Camillo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Camillo were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    27%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Camillo. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Camillo. For the veterans among your Camillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camillo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Camillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Camillo in 1956 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camillo 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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