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Buonocore Family History

Buonocore Name Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname for a reliable or good-hearted person from buono ‘good’ + core ‘heart’ an old dialect or poetic form of cuore (from Latin cor).

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


Similar surnames: Buonopane, Buonomo, Buono, Sinacore, Vanacore, Bunce, Bonsignore

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Where is the Buonocore family from?

You can see how Buonocore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buonocore family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Buonocore families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Buonocore's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buonocore families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Buonocore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Buonocore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Buonocore. 21% of Buonocore men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Buonocore women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Buonocore were Chauffeur and Forelady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Forelady
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Buonocore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Buonocore 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Buonocore. 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 550 military records available for the last name Buonocore. For the veterans among your Buonocore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Buonocore lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Buonocore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Buonocore in 1955 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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