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Cenkner Family History

Cenkner 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: Centner, Jenner, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Henner, Benner, Fenner

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Where is the Cenkner family from?

You can see how Cenkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenkner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cenkner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cenkner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cenkner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenkner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cenkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cenkner. 100% of Cenkner men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Cenkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenkner 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Cenkner. 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 104 military records available for the last name Cenkner. For the veterans among your Cenkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenkner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Cenkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cenkner in 1968 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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