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Buonavita Family History

Buonavita 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: Bonavita, Colavita, Bonawitz, Buonaiuto, Buendia, Sustaita, Bonasera

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Buonavita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buonavita 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Buonavita. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Buonavita. For the veterans among your Buonavita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buonavita lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Buonavita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Buonavita in 1947 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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