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Cnen Family History

Cnen 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: Chen, Coen, Chon, Cane, Chew, Wen, Cain, Shen, Wien, Cheng

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Where is the Cnen family from?

You can see how Cnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cnen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cnen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cnen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cnen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Cnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cnen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cnen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cnen. For the veterans among your Cnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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