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Erena Family History

Erena Surname 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: Arena, Serena, Urena, Gerena, Rana, Trent, Eden, Reza, Uren, Brent

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Where is the Erena family from?

You can see how Erena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Erena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Erena families living in New Mexico. This was about 67% of all the recorded Erena's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Erena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erena. 50% of Erena men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Erena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erena 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Erena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Erena. For the veterans among your Erena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erena lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Erena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Erena in 1974 was 53, and 84 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erena ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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