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Cenek Family History

Cenek Name 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: Cane, Cleek, Wenk, Cerney, Petek, Creek, Panek, Cerne, Capek, Bezek

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Where is the Cenek family from?

You can see how Cenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cenek families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cenek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cenek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cenek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cenek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Cenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenek 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Cenek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Cenek. For the veterans among your Cenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cenek in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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