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Amalfi Family History

Amalfi Name 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: Amari, Lamalfa, Kamali, Melfi, Umali, Maki, Malik, Mari, Malin, Ali

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Where is the Amalfi family from?

You can see how Amalfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amalfi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Amalfi families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Amalfi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amalfi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amalfi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amalfi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amalfi. 100% of Amalfi men worked as an Owner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Amalfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amalfi 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Amalfi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Amalfi. For the veterans among your Amalfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amalfi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Amalfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Amalfi in 1965 was 54, and 90 in 2003.

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