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Almena Family History

Almena Name 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: Almen, Almeda, Allen, Alden, Ellena, Almeida, Armenta, Almer, Aldana

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almena 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 Almena ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Almena ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Almena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almena 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Almena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Almena. For the veterans among your Almena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almena lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Almena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Almena in 1970 was 84, and 76 in 1999.

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