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Cenne Family History

Cenne 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: Senne, Cerne, Henne, Penne, Benne, Jenne, Venne, Menne, Denne, Kenne

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Where is the Cenne family from?

You can see how Cenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenne family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Cenne families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cenne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cenne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenne 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 102 census records available for the last name Cenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenne 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cenne. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cenne. For the veterans among your Cenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenne lifespan?

Average Cenne life expectancy in 1969 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenne 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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