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Carmelo Family History

Carmelo Surname Meaning

Spanish and Italian: from the personal name Carmelo which is based on the Spanish and Italian name of the Biblical Mount Carmel famous as the site where the prophet Elijah vanquished the priests of Baal (1 Kings 18:19).

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


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Where is the Carmelo family from?

You can see how Carmelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmelo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carmelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Carmelo family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carmelo's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Carmelo families in 1891.
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What did your Carmelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carmelo. 62% of Carmelo 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
    62%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    6%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carmelo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Carmelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Carmelo in 1962 was 74, and 15 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carmelo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carmelo 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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