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Cenis Family History

Cenis 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: Benis, Enis, Denis, Genis, Celis, Venis, Dennis, Reis, Lewis, Melis

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Where is the Cenis family from?

You can see how Cenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cenis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cenis families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Cenis's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cenis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cenis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cenis. 100% of Cenis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cenis women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Cenis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Cenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Cenis. 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 51 military records available for the last name Cenis. For the veterans among your Cenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cenis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cenis in 1965 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cenis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenis 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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