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Cenit Family History

Cenit 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: Wendt, Dent, Petit, Cecil, Cubit, Kent, Gent, Benis, Heit, Cenac

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Where is the Cenit family from?

You can see how Cenit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenit family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Cenit family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cenit's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Cenit families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenit 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 7 census records available for the last name Cenit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenit 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cenit. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cenit. For the veterans among your Cenit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenit lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Cenit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cenit in 1980 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenit 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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