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Cenlin Family History

Cenlin 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: Conlin, Berlin, Carlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin, Cantlin, Belin

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Where is the Cenlin family from?

You can see how Cenlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Cenlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Cenlin family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cenlin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cenlin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Cenlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenlin 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cenlin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cenlin. For the veterans among your Cenlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenlin lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Cenlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cenlin in 1987 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenlin 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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