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Lucena Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Lucena in Andalusia.

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


Similar surnames: Licona, Urena, Luna, Lena, Licea, Cea, Lucca, Lucia, Lucey, Luera

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Where is the Lucena family from?

You can see how Lucena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lucena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lucena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lucena families living in Sussex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lucena's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Lucena families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lucena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lucena ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lucena. 100% of Lucena women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lucena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lucena 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Lucena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 320 military records available for the last name Lucena. For the veterans among your Lucena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lucena lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lucena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Lucena in 1956 was 39, and 63 in 2004.

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