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Cenford Family History

Cenford 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: Benford, Dunford, Winford, Penfold, Telford, Ledford, Welford, Elford

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Where is the Cenford family from?

You can see how Cenford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenford family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Cenford family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cenford's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cenford families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Cenford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenford 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 Cenford. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cenford. For the veterans among your Cenford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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