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Cener Family History

Cener 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, Ceder, Tener, Wener, Rener, Vener, Berner, Cater, Cane, Beer

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Where is the Cener family from?

You can see how Cener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cener family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cener family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cener's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cener families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cener 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 159 census records available for the last name Cener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cener 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Cener. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cener. For the veterans among your Cener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cener lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cener in 1967 was 75, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cener 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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