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Dena Family History

Dena Surname Meaning

Spanish: unexplained. This surname is most common in Mexico; in Spain it is found mainly in Aragon (Huesca).

Italian: possibly from the female personal name Dena of uncertain origin.

This surname is very rare in Italy.

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


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Where is the Dena family from?

You can see how Dena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dena family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Dena families living in Surrey. This was about 34% of all the recorded Dena's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Dena families in 1891.
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What did your Dena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dena. 43% of Dena men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Dena women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dena were Clerk and Trimmer.

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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
    43%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Manager Of Farm
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Weaver
    30%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Trimmer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dena 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dena. 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 206 military records available for the last name Dena. For the veterans among your Dena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dena lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dena in 1962 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dena 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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