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Datena Family History

Datena 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: Catena, Datema, Dana, Datta, Date, Cadena, Doten, Dalen, Patera

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Where is the Datena family from?

You can see how Datena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Datena family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Datena's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Datena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datena 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 71 census records available for the last name Datena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datena 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Datena. 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 29 military records available for the last name Datena. For the veterans among your Datena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datena lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Datena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Datena in 1964 was 76, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Datena 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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