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Carvelho Family History

Carvelho 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: Carvalho, Carvelli, Cardello, Caravello, Carvell, Arvelo, Caravalho

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Where is the Carvelho family from?

You can see how Carvelho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvelho family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Carvelho families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Carvelho's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Carvelho families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carvelho surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carvelho ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Carvelho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvelho 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Carvelho. 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 10 military records available for the last name Carvelho. For the veterans among your Carvelho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvelho lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Carvelho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Carvelho in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2001.

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