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Buonfiglio Family History

Buonfiglio 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: Bonfiglio, Consiglio, Coniglio, Bonfield, Buonaiuto, Consigli

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Where is the Buonfiglio family from?

You can see how Buonfiglio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buonfiglio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Buonfiglio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Buonfiglio families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buonfiglio's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Buonfiglio families in 1891.
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What did your Buonfiglio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buonfiglio. 25% of Buonfiglio men worked as a Barber and 60% of Buonfiglio women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buonfiglio were Butcher and O.

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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

  • Barber
    25%
  • Welder
    25%
  • Bus Operator
    25%
  • Butcher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    60%
  • O
    40%

What Buonfiglio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Buonfiglio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buonfiglio 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Buonfiglio. 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 88 military records available for the last name Buonfiglio. For the veterans among your Buonfiglio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buonfiglio lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Buonfiglio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Buonfiglio in 1953 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Buonfiglio 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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