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Buccella Family History

Buccella Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Abruzzo and Trentino): probably of multiple origin in some cases from the personal name Bucello or from a diminutive of Buccio (see Bucci).

It may also originate from a nickname derived from buccella meaning ‘bread crust’ or ‘piece of bread’.

Additionally, it can be linked to a diminutive of bocca, which translates to ‘mouth’.

These variations highlight the diverse influences and meanings associated with the name.

Overall, the etymology reflects a rich linguistic heritage found in specific Italian regions.

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


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Where is the Buccella family from?

You can see how Buccella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buccella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Buccella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Buccella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buccella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Buccella families in 1920.
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What did your Buccella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buccella. 56% of Buccella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Buccella women worked as an Inspector.

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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
    56%
  • Painter
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Buccella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Buccella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buccella 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Buccella. 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 127 military records available for the last name Buccella. For the veterans among your Buccella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buccella lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Buccella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Buccella in 1951 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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