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Demelio Family History

Demelio 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: De Mello, Demel, Lemelin, De Melo, Demetro, Camelio, Emilio, De Lio

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Where is the Demelio family from?

You can see how Demelio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demelio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Demelio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Demelio families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Demelio's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Demelio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demelio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Demelio ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Demelio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demelio 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Demelio. 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 39 military records available for the last name Demelio. For the veterans among your Demelio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demelio lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Demelio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Demelio in 1964 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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