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Amadei Family History

Amadei Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Amadeo. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France.

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


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Where is the Amadei family from?

You can see how Amadei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amadei family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Amadei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Amadei families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Amadei's in USA. New York had the highest population of Amadei families in 1920.
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What did your Amadei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amadei. 43% of Amadei men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Messenger
    29%
  • Molder
    29%

What Amadei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Amadei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amadei 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Amadei. 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 115 military records available for the last name Amadei. For the veterans among your Amadei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amadei lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Amadei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Amadei in 1965 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amadei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amadei ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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