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Buffone Family History

Buffone Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from buffone ‘buffoon joker’.

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


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Where is the Buffone family from?

You can see how Buffone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buffone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Buffone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Buffone family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buffone's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Buffone families in 1891.
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What did your Buffone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buffone. 23% of Buffone men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Buffone women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buffone were Coal Loader and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Coal Loader
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buffone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buffone 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Buffone. 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 430 military records available for the last name Buffone. For the veterans among your Buffone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buffone lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Buffone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Buffone in 1962 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buffone 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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