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Deena Family History

Deena 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: Keena, Dena, Deen, Dean, Dana, Penna, Senna, Deep, Dehn, Denny

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Where is the Deena family from?

You can see how Deena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deena family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deena's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Deena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deena. 100% of Deena 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Deena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deena 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Deena. 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 17 military records available for the last name Deena. For the veterans among your Deena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deena lifespan?

Average Deena life expectancy in 2003 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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