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Censer Family History

Censer 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: Genser, Center, Yenser, Enser, Lenser, Ceaser, Conser, Menser, Jenner

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Where is the Censer family from?

You can see how Censer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Censer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Censer families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Censer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Censer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Censer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Censer ancestors do for a living?

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

What Censer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Censer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Censer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Censer. 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 72 military records available for the last name Censer. For the veterans among your Censer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Censer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Censer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Censer in 1975 was 75, and 79 in 1992.

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