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Carmelli Family History

Carmelli 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: Carvelli, Cardelli, Carelli, Cartelli, Carnell, Cardell, Cervelli

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Where is the Carmelli family from?

You can see how Carmelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carmelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carmelli family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Carmelli's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Carmelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carmelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carmelli ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Carmelli lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Carmelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Carmelli in 1973 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

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