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Lelio Family History

Lelio 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: Celio, Lello, Lewis, Leo, Melis, Melin, Lewin, Leib, Bello, Melia

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Where is the Lelio family from?

You can see how Lelio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lelio families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lelio's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Lelio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lelio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lelio. 100% of Lelio 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Lelio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelio 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Lelio. 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 51 military records available for the last name Lelio. For the veterans among your Lelio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelio lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lelio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lelio in 1968 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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