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Cencil Family History

Cencil 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: Cecil, Cenci, Council, Cancel, Vencill, Mercil, Vancil, Lenci, Mancil

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Cencil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cencil 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cencil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cencil. For the veterans among your Cencil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cencil lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cencil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cencil in 1965 was 53, and 90 in 2002.

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