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Cenci Family History

Cenci Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Cencio a diminutive of Vincenzo (see Vincent).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cenci family from?

You can see how Cenci families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cenci family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cenci families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Cenci families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cenci's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cenci families in 1880.
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What did your Cenci ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cenci. 48% of Cenci men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cenci women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Cenci family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cenci. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cenci 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Cenci. 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 340 military records available for the last name Cenci. For the veterans among your Cenci ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cenci lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cenci life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cenci in 1949 was 48, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cenci

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cenci 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.

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