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Bielli Family History

Bielli Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Biello, Belli, Bell, Bill, Belle, Bello, Bieler, Bieri, Biehle

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Where is the Bielli family from?

You can see how Bielli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bielli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bielli family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bielli's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Bielli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bielli 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 Bielli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bielli. 100% of Bielli men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Bielli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Bielli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielli 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Bielli. 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 64 military records available for the last name Bielli. For the veterans among your Bielli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bielli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bielli in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielli 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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