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Alamillo Family History

Alamillo Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from alamillo a diminutive of álamo ‘poplar’ or a habitational name from any of the many places called with this word.

In particular, there is a notable location in Ciudad Real that carries this name.

The term highlights a connection to the natural landscape, specifically trees known for their tall and slender growth.

Such names often indicate geographical features that were significant to the communities that lived in those areas.

Overall, alamillo reflects both a diminutive form and a specific cultural or geographic reference.

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


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Where is the Alamillo family from?

You can see how Alamillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alamillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alamillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Alamillo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alamillo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alamillo families in 1880.
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What did your Alamillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alamillo. 55% of Alamillo 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Lemon Picker
    28%
  • Common Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 976 census records available for the last name Alamillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alamillo 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Alamillo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 165 military records available for the last name Alamillo. For the veterans among your Alamillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alamillo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Alamillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Alamillo in 1951 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

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