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Census Family History

Census 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: Jesus, Venus, Lenius, Cephus, Menius, Dennis, Cross, Benson, Ness

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Where is the Census family from?

You can see how Census families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Census family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Census family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Census's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Census families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Census 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 664 census records available for the last name Census. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Census 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Census. 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 3 military records available for the last name Census. For the veterans among your Census ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Census lifespan?

Average Census life expectancy in 1956 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 49.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Census 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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