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Picena Family History

Picena 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: Pitera, Picken, Picon, Pica, Pecina, Pineda, Pina, Pimenta, Pena

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Where is the Picena family from?

You can see how Picena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Picena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Picena families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Picena's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Picena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Picena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Picena. 100% of Picena men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Picena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Picena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picena 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Picena. 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 4 military records available for the last name Picena. For the veterans among your Picena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picena lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Picena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Picena in 1970 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picena 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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