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Amelon Family History

Amelon 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: Melin, Malon, Amelung, Melson, Menon, Melton, Meloy, Mellon, Amidon

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Where is the Amelon family from?

You can see how Amelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amelon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Amelon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Amelon family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Amelon's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Amelon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amelon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amelon. 100% of Amelon 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Amelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amelon 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Amelon. 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 41 military records available for the last name Amelon. For the veterans among your Amelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amelon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Amelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Amelon in 1965 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

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