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Bufano Family History

Bufano Surname Meaning

Italian (Apulia):: from a shortened and altered form of the personal name Epifanio.

Habitational name from any of several minor places called Bufano (probably also derived from Epifanio)

for example in Foggia province.

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


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Where is the Bufano family from?

You can see how Bufano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bufano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bufano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Bufano families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bufano's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bufano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bufano 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 Bufano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bufano. 27% of Bufano men worked as a New Worker and 39% of Bufano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bufano were Laborer and File Clerk.

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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

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Tailor
    17%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    39%
  • Operator
    31%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • File Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bufano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bufano 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Bufano. 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 287 military records available for the last name Bufano. For the veterans among your Bufano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bufano lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bufano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bufano in 1943 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bufano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bufano 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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