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Discenna Family History

Discenna 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: Di Scenza, Dispenza, Di Menna, Scenna, Senna, Fiscella, Di Perna

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Where is the Discenna family from?

You can see how Discenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Discenna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Discenna family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Discenna's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Discenna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Discenna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Discenna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Discenna. 100% of Discenna women worked as a Typist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Discenna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Discenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Discenna 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Discenna. 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 5 military records available for the last name Discenna. For the veterans among your Discenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Discenna lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Discenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Discenna in 1981 was 66, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Discenna 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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