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Carmelita Family History

Carmelita 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: Carreira, Armenta, Melita, Carmel, Harmeling, Carolina, Camelio

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Where is the Carmelita family from?

You can see how Carmelita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmelita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Carmelita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Carmelita families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Carmelita's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Carmelita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmelita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Carmelita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carmelita. 100% of Carmelita women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Carmelita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carmelita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carmelita 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carmelita. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carmelita. For the veterans among your Carmelita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmelita lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Carmelita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Carmelita in 1972 was 75, and 86 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carmelita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carmelita 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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