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Acenas Family History

Acenas 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: Arenas, Cenac, Barcenas, Avena, Agena, Cena, Canas, Arena, Duenas

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What did your Acenas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Acenas. 100% of Acenas 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Acenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acenas 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Acenas. 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 136 military records available for the last name Acenas. For the veterans among your Acenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acenas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Acenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Acenas in 1964 was 69, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acenas 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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