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Buttacavoli Family History

Buttacavoli Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): nickname composed of the elements butta ‘throw’ + cavoli ‘cabbages’.

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


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Where is the Buttacavoli family from?

You can see how Buttacavoli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttacavoli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Buttacavoli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Buttacavoli families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Buttacavoli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buttacavoli families in 1920.
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What did your Buttacavoli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buttacavoli. 32% of Buttacavoli men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Buttacavoli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buttacavoli were Helper and 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Jeweler
    14%
  • Cutter
    11%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    42%
  • Examiner
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Buttacavoli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttacavoli 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Buttacavoli. 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 249 military records available for the last name Buttacavoli. For the veterans among your Buttacavoli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttacavoli lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Buttacavoli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Buttacavoli in 1959 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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