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Balestrieri Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the occupational name balestriere ‘crossbowman crossbow maker’ a word of Old French (balestrier ‘crossbowman’) and ultimately Latin origin (from ballistarius ‘catapult maker’; see Balestra ); balestrieri were important in the Angevin militias in southern Italy in the 13th and 14th centuries.

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


Similar surnames: Balistreri, Balestra, Ballester, Altieri, Balestreri, Tesoriero

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Where is the Balestrieri family from?

You can see how Balestrieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balestrieri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Balestrieri families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Balestrieri's in USA. California had the highest population of Balestrieri families in 1920.
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What did your Balestrieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balestrieri. 23% of Balestrieri men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Balestrieri women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balestrieri were New Worker and New Worker. .

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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
    23%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Balestrieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balestrieri 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Balestrieri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 495 military records available for the last name Balestrieri. For the veterans among your Balestrieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balestrieri lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Balestrieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Balestrieri in 1957 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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