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Decena Family History

Decena Surname Meaning

Spanish: probably a variant of Cena with fused preposition de ‘of’. This surname is most common in the Philippines and the Dominican Republic.

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


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Where is the Decena family from?

You can see how Decena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Decena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Decena families living in California. This was about 22% of all the recorded Decena's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Decena families in 1920.
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What did your Decena ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Packer
    100%

What Decena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Decena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decena 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Decena. 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 73 military records available for the last name Decena. For the veterans among your Decena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decena lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Decena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Decena in 1970 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decena 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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