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Amedei Family History

Amedei 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: Amedee, Amidei, Amedeo, Amodei, Amsden, Ameen, Medel, Amadeo, Amodeo

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Where is the Amedei family from?

You can see how Amedei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amedei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Amedei family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Amedei's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Amedei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amedei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amedei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amedei. 50% of Amedei men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Amedei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amedei 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Amedei. 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 20 military records available for the last name Amedei. For the veterans among your Amedei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amedei lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Amedei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Amedei in 1964 was 57, and 70 in 2002.

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