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Cenny Family History

Cenny 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: Penny, Denny, Kenny, Cerny, Jenny, Henny, Canny, Tenny, Benny, Henry

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Where is the Cenny family from?

You can see how Cenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cenny families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cenny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cenny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenny 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 212 census records available for the last name Cenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenny 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Cenny. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cenny. For the veterans among your Cenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenny lifespan?

Average Cenny life expectancy in 2004 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenny 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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