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Bellina Family History

Bellina Surname Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of the female personal name Bella.

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish, Slovenian, or other Slavic Belina.

This is also an Italianized form of the Slovenian name.

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


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Where is the Bellina family from?

You can see how Bellina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bellina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bellina families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bellina's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bellina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bellina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellina. 52% of Bellina men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Bellina women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellina were Baker and Candy Maker.

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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
    52%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    36%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Candy Maker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bellina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellina 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Bellina. 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 372 military records available for the last name Bellina. For the veterans among your Bellina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellina lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bellina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bellina in 1947 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellina 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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