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Buscemi Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Buscemi in Sicily; the placename is of Arabic origin.

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


Similar surnames: Buccheri, Bussey, Buser, Busch, Buccieri, Bucceri, Buscher, Bascom

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Where is the Buscemi family from?

You can see how Buscemi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buscemi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 29 Buscemi families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Buscemi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buscemi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buscemi 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 Buscemi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buscemi. 24% of Buscemi men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Buscemi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buscemi were Clerk and Dressmaker. .

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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
    24%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    29%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Dressmaker
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Buscemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buscemi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Buscemi. 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 750 military records available for the last name Buscemi. For the veterans among your Buscemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buscemi lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Buscemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Buscemi in 1952 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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