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Buno Family History

Buno Name 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: Bunt, Bono, Bruno, Kuno, Uno, Beno, Buro, Nuno, Bun, Muno

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Where is the Buno family from?

You can see how Buno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buno family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Buno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Buno families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Buno's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Buno families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buno. 62% of Buno men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Buno women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buno were Truck Driver and Operator. .

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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
    62%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buno 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Buno. 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 196 military records available for the last name Buno. For the veterans among your Buno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buno lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Buno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Buno in 1971 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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