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Balistreri Family History

Balistreri Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): occupational name from Sicilian balistreri ‘crossbowman crossbow maker’. Compare Balestrieri.

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


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Where is the Balistreri family from?

You can see how Balistreri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balistreri family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Balistreri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Balistreri families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Balistreri's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balistreri families in 1891.
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What did your Balistreri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balistreri. 27% of Balistreri men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Balistreri women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balistreri were Barber and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Balistreri. 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 413 military records available for the last name Balistreri. For the veterans among your Balistreri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balistreri lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Balistreri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Balistreri in 1955 was 26, and 81 in 2004.

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