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Cencer Family History

Cencer 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: Center, Mencer, Jenner, Bence, Venner, Penner, Confer, Kenner, Venier

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Where is the Cencer family from?

You can see how Cencer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cencer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cencer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cencer family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cencer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cencer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cencer 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 109 census records available for the last name Cencer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cencer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cencer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cencer. For the veterans among your Cencer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cencer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Cencer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cencer in 1963 was 52, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cencer 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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