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Cence Family History

Cence 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: Bence, Cece, Dence, Lence, Cenci, Hence, Pence, Ence, Cane, Ponce

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Where is the Cence family from?

You can see how Cence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cence family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Cence families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cence's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cence families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glass Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cence. 60% of Cence men worked as a Glass Worker.

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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

  • Glass Worker
    60%
  • Undertaker
    40%

What Cence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Cence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cence 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Cence. 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 67 military records available for the last name Cence. For the veterans among your Cence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cence lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Cence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cence in 1970 was 61, and 49 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cence

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cence 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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