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Kacena Family History

Kacena 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: Kalina, Kacer, Kamen, Macera, Cadena, Macina, Saxena, Kaden, Kalen

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Where is the Kacena family from?

You can see how Kacena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kacena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kacena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kacena families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kacena's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kacena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kacena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kacena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jumper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kacena. 17% of Kacena men worked as a Jumper. .

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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

  • Jumper
    17%
  • Presser
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
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What Kacena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Kacena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kacena 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Kacena. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kacena. For the veterans among your Kacena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kacena lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kacena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kacena in 1962 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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