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Cenney Family History

Cenney 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: Cerney, Henney, Benney, Jenney, Tenney, Canney, Fenney, Lenney

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Where is the Cenney family from?

You can see how Cenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cenney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cenney families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cenney's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Cenney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cenney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cenney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Cenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenney 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cenney. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cenney. For the veterans among your Cenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Cenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cenney in 1968 was 72, and 79 in 1998.

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