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Cenk Family History

Cenk 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: Wenk, Penk, Denk, Renk, Senk, Menk, Cena, Zenk, Conk, Lenk

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Where is the Cenk family from?

You can see how Cenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cenk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cenk families living in Colorado. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cenk's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Cenk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenk 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 Cenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cenk. 100% of Cenk men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Cenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenk 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Cenk. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cenk. For the veterans among your Cenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Cenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cenk in 1967 was 54, and 79 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cenk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenk 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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