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Buona Family History

Buona Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bona, Ruona, Buono, Bond, Boda, Buda, Bora, Bunt, Boone, Bon

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Where is the Buona family from?

You can see how Buona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Buona families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buona's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buona 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 Buona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Buona. 72% of Buona men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Buona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Buona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buona 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Buona. 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 21 military records available for the last name Buona. For the veterans among your Buona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buona lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Buona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Buona in 1972 was 82, and 68 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Buona

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buona 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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