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Ceniceros Family History

Ceniceros Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from cenicero ‘ash pan’ derived from ceniza ‘ash(es)’ (from Latin cinis cinesis) or a habitational name from a place in the province of Burgos named with this word. In Spain it is most common in the province of La Rioja.

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


Similar surnames: Contreras, Cisneros, Renderos, Centeno, Viveros, Cicero, Caceres

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Where is the Ceniceros family from?

You can see how Ceniceros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceniceros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ceniceros families living in California. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ceniceros's in USA. California had the highest population of Ceniceros families in 1920.
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What did your Ceniceros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ceniceros. 100% of Ceniceros men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ceniceros women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Servant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ceniceros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceniceros 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Ceniceros. 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 166 military records available for the last name Ceniceros. For the veterans among your Ceniceros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceniceros lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ceniceros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ceniceros in 1961 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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