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Belli Family History

Belli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Bello .

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


Similar surnames: Lelli, Nelli, Bella, Bello, Borelli, Bonelli, Belle, Belloli, Rulli

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Where is the Belli family from?

You can see how Belli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Belli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Belli families living in Flintshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Belli's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Belli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Belli. 50% of Belli men worked as a Shop Assistant and 82% of Belli women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belli were Mosaic Worker and Shop Assistant (confection). .

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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 1939

  • Shop Assistant
    50%
  • Shop Assistant (confectioners
    25%
  • Mosaic Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Shop Assistant (confection)
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Belli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belli 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Belli. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Belli. For the veterans among your Belli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belli lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Belli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belli in 1945 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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