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Bellavia Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): topographic name or an omen or well-wishing personal name from bella via ‘good road’ (compare Bonavia ); alternatively it may be from French bellevue ‘good view’ or bellevie ‘good life’.

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


Similar surnames: Bellia, Bellanca, Bella, Bellina, Bellisario, Bellas, Belland

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Where is the Bellavia family from?

You can see how Bellavia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellavia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Bellavia families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bellavia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bellavia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellavia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellavia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellavia. 64% of Bellavia men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bellavia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellavia were Farmer and Laborer. .

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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
    64%
  • Timekeeper
    10%
  • Radio
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Bellavia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellavia 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Bellavia. 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 290 military records available for the last name Bellavia. For the veterans among your Bellavia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellavia lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bellavia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bellavia in 1952 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

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