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Cemen Family History

Cemen 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: Clemen, Kemen, Lemen, Clement, Chen, Leven, Nemec, Camel, Mcewen

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Where is the Cemen family from?

You can see how Cemen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cemen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cemen families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cemen's in USA. California had the highest population of Cemen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cemen 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 61 census records available for the last name Cemen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cemen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cemen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cemen. For the veterans among your Cemen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cemen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1977, in the United States, Cemen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cemen in 1955 was 51, and 84 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cemen 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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