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Buenavista Family History

Buenavista Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from buena vista ‘good view’ or a habitational name from a place called Buenavista near Salamanca.

This surname is most common in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Buenavista family from?

You can see how Buenavista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buenavista family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Buenavista family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Buenavista's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Buenavista families in 1880.
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What did your Buenavista ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buenavista. 100% of Buenavista men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Buenavista family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Buenavista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buenavista 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Buenavista. 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 109 military records available for the last name Buenavista. For the veterans among your Buenavista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buenavista lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Buenavista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Buenavista in 1970 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buenavista 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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