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Encina Family History

Encina Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of various places called La Encina from encina ‘holm oak’.

(Old Spanish lecina from Late Latin ilicina a derivative of Latin ilex genitive ilicis).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Encina family from?

You can see how Encina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Encina family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Encina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Encina family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Encina's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Encina families in 1880.
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What did your Encina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Encina. 60% of Encina men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Encina women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Encina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Encina 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Encina. 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 78 military records available for the last name Encina. For the veterans among your Encina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Encina lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Encina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Encina in 1957 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Encina 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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