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Buttafuoco Family History

Buttafuoco 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: Buttermore, Buteau, Buntrock, Montefusco, Fuoco, Buttrick, Puliafico

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Where is the Buttafuoco family from?

You can see how Buttafuoco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buttafuoco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Buttafuoco families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Buttafuoco's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buttafuoco families in 1920.
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What did your Buttafuoco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Painter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buttafuoco. 34% of Buttafuoco men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Buttafuoco women worked as a Painter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buttafuoco were Proprietor and Bookeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    50%
  • Bookeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Buttafuoco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buttafuoco 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Buttafuoco. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 183 military records available for the last name Buttafuoco. For the veterans among your Buttafuoco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buttafuoco lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Buttafuoco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Buttafuoco in 1966 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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