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Cenroy Family History

Cenroy 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: Conroy, Henry, Cerro, Leroy, Cerny, Mcenroe, Penrod, Croy, Mcelroy

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Where is the Cenroy family from?

You can see how Cenroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenroy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cenroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cenroy families living in Illinois. This was about 82% of all the recorded Cenroy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cenroy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Cenroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenroy 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Cenroy. 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 Cenroy. For the veterans among your Cenroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenroy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenroy 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 Cenroy

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