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Cenell Family History

Cenell 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: Canell, Fennell, Cornell, Jewell, Gesell, Carnell, Knell, Hensell

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Where is the Cenell family from?

You can see how Cenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cenell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cenell families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cenell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cenell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenell 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 78 census records available for the last name Cenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cenell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cenell. For the veterans among your Cenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Cenell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cenell in 1982 was 59, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cenell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenell 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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