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Baena Family History

Baena Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Baena in Córdoba province. Compare Bahena.

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


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Where is the Baena family from?

You can see how Baena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Baena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Baena families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Baena's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Baena families in 1920.
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What did your Baena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baena. 50% of Baena men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Upholsterer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Baena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baena 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Baena. 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 63 military records available for the last name Baena. For the veterans among your Baena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baena lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Baena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baena in 1968 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baena 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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