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Daena Family History

Daena 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: Dana, Danna, Dena, Baena, Rana, Hanna, Barna, Datta, Manna, Dent

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Where is the Daena family from?

You can see how Daena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daena family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Daena family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Daena's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Daena families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Daena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daena 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Daena. 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 3 military records available for the last name Daena. For the veterans among your Daena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daena lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Daena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Daena in 1982 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daena 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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