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Cenova Family History

Cenova 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: Genova, Canova, Celona, Cova, Nova, Cena, Canosa, Centola, Cannova

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Where is the Cenova family from?

You can see how Cenova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenova family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cenova family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cenova's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Cenova families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenova 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 65 census records available for the last name Cenova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenova 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cenova. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cenova. For the veterans among your Cenova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenova lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cenova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cenova in 1967 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenova 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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