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Bivona Family History

Bivona Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from either of two places called Bivona in the provinces of Agrigento and Vibo Valentia.

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


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Where is the Bivona family from?

You can see how Bivona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bivona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bivona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Bivona families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bivona's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bivona families in 1920.
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What did your Bivona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bivona. 22% of Bivona men worked as a Laborer and 64% of Bivona women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bivona were Barber and Machine Operator.

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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
    22%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    64%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Typist
    11%
  • Machine Operator
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bivona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bivona 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Bivona. 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 557 military records available for the last name Bivona. For the veterans among your Bivona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bivona lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bivona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bivona in 1958 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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