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Bettinelli Family History

Bettinelli 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: Pettinelli, Botticelli, Bettini, Bastianelli, Battistelli, Martinelli

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Where is the Bettinelli family from?

You can see how Bettinelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bettinelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bettinelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bettinelli families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bettinelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Bettinelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bettinelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bettinelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bettinelli. 34% of Bettinelli men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Bettinelli women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Rancher
    23%
  • Dairyman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Bettinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bettinelli 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Bettinelli. 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 75 military records available for the last name Bettinelli. For the veterans among your Bettinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bettinelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bettinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bettinelli in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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