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Amodei Family History

Amodei Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Amodeo.

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


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Where is the Amodei family from?

You can see how Amodei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amodei family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Amodei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Amodei families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Amodei's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Amodei families in 1920.
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What did your Amodei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amodei. 30% of Amodei men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Amodei women worked as an Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Amodei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Amodei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amodei 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Amodei. 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 227 military records available for the last name Amodei. For the veterans among your Amodei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amodei lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Amodei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Amodei in 1948 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amodei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amodei 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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