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Censi Family History

Censi 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: Cenci, Sens, Cervi, Cenac, Cesa, Penso, Mensik, Beni, Cena, Celli

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Where is the Censi family from?

You can see how Censi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Censi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Censi families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Censi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Censi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Censi 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 Censi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Censi. 100% of Censi men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Censi women worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Censi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Censi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Censi 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Censi. 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 62 military records available for the last name Censi. For the veterans among your Censi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Censi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Censi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Censi in 1966 was 83, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Censi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Censi 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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