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Buonomo Family History

Buonomo Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from buono ‘good’ + uomo ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Buonomo family from?

You can see how Buonomo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buonomo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Buonomo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Buonomo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Buonomo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Buonomo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buonomo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buonomo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Opr were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buonomo. 19% of Buonomo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Buonomo women worked as a Machine Opr. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buonomo were Helper and Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Opr
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buonomo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buonomo 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Buonomo. 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 376 military records available for the last name Buonomo. For the veterans among your Buonomo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buonomo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Buonomo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Buonomo in 1954 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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