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Bilello Family History

Bilello Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from the Arabic personal name Bilāl (see Bilal).

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


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Where is the Bilello family from?

You can see how Bilello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Bilello families living in New York. This was about 74% of all the recorded Bilello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bilello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bilello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilello. 25% of Bilello men worked as a Laborer and 48% of Bilello women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilello were Farm Laborer and Owner.

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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
    25%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    48%
  • Finisher
    18%
  • Dipper
    12%
  • Owner
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bilello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilello 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Bilello. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 531 military records available for the last name Bilello. For the veterans among your Bilello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilello lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bilello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bilello in 1960 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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