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Censon Family History

Censon 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: Benson, Henson, Jenson, Penson, Venson, Denson, Genson, Cannon

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Where is the Censon family from?

You can see how Censon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Censon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Censon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Censon families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Censon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Censon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Censon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Censon 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Censon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Censon. For the veterans among your Censon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Censon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Censon 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 Censon

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