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Becena Family History

Becena 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: Melena, Bena, Pecina, Been, Becerra, Belen, Cena, Berna, Vecera

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Where is the Becena family from?

You can see how Becena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Becena families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Becena's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Becena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Becena 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 Becena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Becena. 100% of Becena men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Becena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Becena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becena 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Becena. 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 11 military records available for the last name Becena. For the veterans among your Becena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becena lifespan?

Average Becena life expectancy in 2000 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becena 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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