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Balletta Family History

Balletta 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: Galletta, Barletta, Falletta, Valletta, Pallett, Lauletta, Bullett

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Where is the Balletta family from?

You can see how Balletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balletta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Balletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Balletta families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Balletta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balletta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balletta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balletta. 25% of Balletta men worked as a Driver and 100% of Balletta 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Driver
    25%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Watchman
    13%
  • Bricklayer Helper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Balletta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Balletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balletta 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Balletta. 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 101 military records available for the last name Balletta. For the veterans among your Balletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balletta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Balletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Balletta in 1962 was 78, and 50 in 2004.

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