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De Lena Family History

De Lena 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: De Pena, De Sena, De Luna, Melena, Ellena, De Line, De Leon, De Lima

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Where is the De Lena family from?

You can see how De Lena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Lena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 De Lena families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded De Lena's in USA. New York had the highest population of De Lena families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Lena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Lena 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Lena. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name De Lena. For the veterans among your De Lena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Lena lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, De Lena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for De Lena in 1982 was 63, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Lena 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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