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Carangelo Name Meaning

Italian:: from a medieval personal name composed of the elements caro ‘dear’ + the personal name Angelo . from the medieval Greek personal name Kalangelos ‘beautiful angel’.

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


Similar surnames: Carabello, Colangelo, Santangelo, Angelo, Calogero, Fratangelo

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Where is the Carangelo family from?

You can see how Carangelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carangelo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Carangelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Carangelo families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Carangelo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carangelo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carangelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carangelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Curtain were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carangelo. 38% of Carangelo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Carangelo women worked as a Curtain. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carangelo were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    38%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Waiter
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Curtain
    34%
  • Maker
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Carangelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carangelo 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Carangelo. 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 262 military records available for the last name Carangelo. For the veterans among your Carangelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carangelo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Carangelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carangelo in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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