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Cennah Family History

Cennah 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: Penna, Senna, Menna, Cerna, Cenac, Cena, Cennamo, Cannan, Cernak

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Where is the Cennah family from?

You can see how Cennah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cennah family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Cennah families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cennah's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cennah families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Cennah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cennah 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cennah. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cennah. For the veterans among your Cennah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cennah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cennah 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cennah

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