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Emilo Family History

Emilo 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: Milo, Emile, Emily, Emilio, Mill, Miao, Malo, Milos, Mino, Milz

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Where is the Emilo family from?

You can see how Emilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emilo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Emilo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Emilo families living in California. This was about 18% of all the recorded Emilo's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Emilo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emilo. 67% of Emilo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Emilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emilo 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Emilo. 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 23 military records available for the last name Emilo. For the veterans among your Emilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emilo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Emilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Emilo in 1965 was 69, and 9 in 2004.

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