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Balcena Family History

Balcena 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: Barcena, Barcenas, Balbuena, Balent, Malena, Balcer, Balkema, Bahena

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Where is the Balcena family from?

You can see how Balcena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balcena family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Balcena's in USA. California had the highest population of Balcena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balcena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balcena ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Balcena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcena 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Balcena. 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 5 military records available for the last name Balcena. For the veterans among your Balcena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcena lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Balcena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Balcena in 1977 was 80, and 71 in 1999.

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