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Cencel Family History

Cencel 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: Cancel, Wencel, Engel, Bence, Mengel, Kenkel, Cece, Wendel, Hengel

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Where is the Cencel family from?

You can see how Cencel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cencel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cencel families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Cencel family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cencel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cencel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cencel 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 21 census records available for the last name Cencel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cencel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cencel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cencel. For the veterans among your Cencel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cencel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Cencel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cencel in 1966 was 47, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cencel 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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