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Buonaparte Family History

Buonaparte 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: Bonaparte, Buonopane, Bustamante, Buonocore, Buonaiuto, Bonar

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Buonaparte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buonaparte 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Buonaparte. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Buonaparte. For the veterans among your Buonaparte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buonaparte lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Buonaparte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Buonaparte in 1998 was 101, and 74 in 2003.

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