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Centak Family History

Centak 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: Cetta, Sestak, Cenac, Cermak, Center, Cena, Menta, Cesta, Renta

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Where is the Centak family from?

You can see how Centak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Centak families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Centak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Centak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Centak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Centak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Centak. For the veterans among your Centak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Centak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Centak in 1975 was 65, and 72 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centak 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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