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Ameli Family History

Ameli 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: Meli, Amelio, Amell, Mei, Melis, Hamel, Camel, Melin, Amari, Kamel

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Where is the Ameli family from?

You can see how Ameli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ameli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ameli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Ameli families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ameli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ameli families in 1880.
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What did your Ameli ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ameli ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Ameli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ameli 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ameli. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ameli. For the veterans among your Ameli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ameli lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Ameli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ameli in 1970 was 75, and 85 in 2002.

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