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Cenkovich Family History

Cenkovich 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: Crnkovich, Perkovich, Berkovich, Petkovich, Sankovich, Tonkovich

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Where is the Cenkovich family from?

You can see how Cenkovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenkovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cenkovich families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cenkovich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cenkovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenkovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cenkovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cenkovich. 100% of Cenkovich men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Cenkovich women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Cenkovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Cenkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenkovich 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 Cenkovich. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cenkovich. For the veterans among your Cenkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenkovich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cenkovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cenkovich in 1962 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenkovich 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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