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Carmelia Family History

Carmelia 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: Carmel, Camelio, Cornelia, Armenia, Cardella, Carella, Carlin, Camel

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Where is the Carmelia family from?

You can see how Carmelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmelia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carmelia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Carmelia families living in New Jersey. This was about 66% of all the recorded Carmelia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Carmelia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmelia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carmelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carmelia. 25% of Carmelia men worked as a Watchman. .

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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

  • Watchman
    25%
  • Peddler
    25%
  • Musician
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carmelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carmelia 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carmelia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carmelia. For the veterans among your Carmelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carmelia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Carmelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Carmelia in 1965 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

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