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Cennett Family History

Cennett 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: Bennett, Kennett, Jennett, Dennett, Sennett, Connett, Gennett

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Where is the Cennett family from?

You can see how Cennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cennett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cennett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cennett family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cennett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cennett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Cennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cennett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cennett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cennett. For the veterans among your Cennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cennett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cennett 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 Cennett

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