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Buena Family History

Buena Surname Meaning

Spanish: probably a habitational name from any of numerous places called Buena formed with bueno ‘good’.

The name is concentrated in Palencia and Valladolid (León).

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


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Where is the Buena family from?

You can see how Buena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Buena families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Buena families living in New Mexico. This was about 67% of all the recorded Buena's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Buena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buena 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 Buena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buena. 67% of Buena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Buena women worked as a 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
    67%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Tailor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Buena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buena 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Buena. 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 901 military records available for the last name Buena. For the veterans among your Buena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buena lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Buena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Buena in 1954 was 40, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buena 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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