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Belsito Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called Belsito (‘fine place’) as for example in Catania and Cosenza.

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


Similar surnames: Belton, Busto, Melito, Malito, Benston, Berto, Sesto, Bonito, Bellin

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Where is the Belsito family from?

You can see how Belsito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsito family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belsito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Belsito families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Belsito's in USA. New York had the highest population of Belsito families in 1920.
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What did your Belsito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belsito. 46% of Belsito men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Belsito women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belsito were Carpenter and Sewing Machine 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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Ice Cream Parlor
    17%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Belsito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsito 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Belsito. 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 334 military records available for the last name Belsito. For the veterans among your Belsito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsito lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Belsito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Belsito in 1949 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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