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Emilio Family History

Emilio Name Meaning

Italian Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Emilio from Latin Aemilius a Roman surname probably derived from aemulus ‘rival’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: D'emilio, Milia, Milo, Emile, Miglio, Milian, Amelio, Cecilio, Miro

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Where is the Emilio family from?

You can see how Emilio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emilio family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emilio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Emilio families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Emilio's in USA. California had the highest population of Emilio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emilio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emilio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Store were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Emilio. 54% of Emilio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Emilio women worked as a Store. .

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Baker
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Store
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Emilio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emilio 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Emilio. 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 650 military records available for the last name Emilio. For the veterans among your Emilio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emilio lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Emilio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Emilio in 1945 was 26, and 84 in 2004.

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