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Bellissimo Family History

Bellissimo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name or nickname Bellissimo meaning ‘most handsome’(from bellissimo superlative of bello ‘handsome’).

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


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Where is the Bellissimo family from?

You can see how Bellissimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellissimo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bellissimo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bellissimo families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bellissimo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bellissimo families in 1920.
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What did your Bellissimo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoemaker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellissimo. 15% of Bellissimo men worked as a Shoemaker and 34% of Bellissimo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellissimo were Foreman Cutter and Operator.

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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

  • Shoemaker
    15%
  • Restaurant
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Foreman Cutter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Factory Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Bellissimo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Bellissimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellissimo 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 470 immigration records available for the last name Bellissimo. 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 255 military records available for the last name Bellissimo. For the veterans among your Bellissimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellissimo lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bellissimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bellissimo in 1947 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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