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Balestreri Family History

Balestreri Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Balestrieri.

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


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Where is the Balestreri family from?

You can see how Balestreri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balestreri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Balestreri families living in Wisconsin. This was about 52% of all the recorded Balestreri's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Balestreri families in 1920.
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What did your Balestreri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balestreri. 24% of Balestreri men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    24%
  • Huckster
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

What Balestreri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Balestreri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balestreri 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Balestreri. 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 181 military records available for the last name Balestreri. For the veterans among your Balestreri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balestreri lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Balestreri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balestreri in 1959 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balestreri ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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