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Censner Family History

Censner 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: Centner, Jenner, Fenster, Venner, Reisner, Penner, Kenner, Henner

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Where is the Censner family from?

You can see how Censner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Censner family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Censner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Censner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Censner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Censner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Censner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Censner 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Censner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Censner. For the veterans among your Censner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Censner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Censner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Censner in 1976 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Censner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Censner 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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