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Balestri Family History

Balestri 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: Balestra, Maestri, Balestreri, Zaleski, Ballester, Balestrieri

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Where is the Balestri family from?

You can see how Balestri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balestri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Balestri families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Balestri's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balestri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balestri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balestri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balestri. 40% of Balestri 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Balestri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Balestri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balestri 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Balestri. 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 104 military records available for the last name Balestri. For the veterans among your Balestri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balestri lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Balestri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Balestri in 1963 was 75, and 65 in 2003.

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