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Buscaglia Family History

Buscaglia Surname Meaning

Italian: from a derivative of bosco ‘forest’ hence a topographic name for someone living in or near a forest, an occupational name for someone who worked in one, for example a woodcutter, or a nickname for a rough or uncouth person.

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


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Where is the Buscaglia family from?

You can see how Buscaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buscaglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Buscaglia families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Buscaglia's in USA. California had the highest population of Buscaglia families in 1920.
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What did your Buscaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buscaglia. 22% of Buscaglia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Buscaglia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buscaglia were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buscaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buscaglia 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 994 immigration records available for the last name Buscaglia. 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 247 military records available for the last name Buscaglia. For the veterans among your Buscaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buscaglia lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Buscaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Buscaglia in 1950 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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