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Militello Family History

Militello Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from a place called Militello in Val di Catania in Catania or Militello Rosmarino in Messina named from a diminutive of Latin meletum formed from melus ‘apple tree’ + the suffix -etum indicating abundance.

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


Similar surnames: Civitello, Melillo, Mello, Martello, Molinelli, Melito, Murillo

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Where is the Militello family from?

You can see how Militello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Militello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Militello families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Militello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Militello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Militello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Militello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Militello. 34% of Militello men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Militello women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Militello were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Cigar Maker
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Militello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Militello 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Militello. 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 707 military records available for the last name Militello. For the veterans among your Militello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Militello lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Militello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Militello in 1947 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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