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Bahena Family History

Bahena Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Baena.

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


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Where is the Bahena family from?

You can see how Bahena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bahena family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bahena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bahena family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bahena's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Bahena families in 1911.
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What did your Bahena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bahena. 100% of Bahena men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bahena women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bahena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bahena 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Bahena. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bahena. For the veterans among your Bahena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bahena lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bahena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bahena in 1972 was 35, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bahena 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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