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Cenko Family History

Cenko 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: Benko, Senko, Renko, Zeno, Wenk, Cerro, Endo, Perko, Canto, Seno

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Where is the Cenko family from?

You can see how Cenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cenko family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cenko's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Cenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenko 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 Cenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cenko. 100% of Cenko women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Cenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenko 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Cenko. 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 52 military records available for the last name Cenko. For the veterans among your Cenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenko lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Cenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cenko in 1971 was 78, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenko 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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