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Cenate Family History

Cenate 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: Penate, Conte, Cesare, Mente, Cenac, Onate, Center, Dente, Legate

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Where is the Cenate family from?

You can see how Cenate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cenate family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cenate's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Cenate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenate 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 104 census records available for the last name Cenate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenate 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cenate. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cenate. For the veterans among your Cenate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenate lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Cenate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cenate in 1972 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cenate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenate 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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