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Buono Family History

Buono Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname from buono ‘good’.

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


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Where is the Buono family from?

You can see how Buono families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buono family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Buono families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 36 Buono families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Buono's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buono families in 1920.
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What did your Buono ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buono. 29% of Buono men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Buono women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buono were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Buono family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Buono. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buono 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Buono. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Buono. For the veterans among your Buono ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buono lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Buono life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Buono in 1941 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buono 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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