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Cene Family History

Cene 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: Cane, Cerne, Bene, Cece, Chene, Rene, Cena, Cone, Gene, Feng

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Where is the Cene family from?

You can see how Cene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cene family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cene family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cene's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cene 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 284 census records available for the last name Cene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cene 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cene. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cene. For the veterans among your Cene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cene lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Cene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cene in 1979 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cene 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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