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Cenance Family History

Cenance Surname 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: Chance, Cenac, Crance, Nance, Lenane, Cane, Bence, Lance, Senne

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Where is the Cenance family from?

You can see how Cenance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenance family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cenance families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cenance families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cenance's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cenance families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenance surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Cenance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenance 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cenance. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cenance. For the veterans among your Cenance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenance lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Cenance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cenance in 1979 was 23, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cenance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenance ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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