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Centeio Family History

Centeio Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from centeio ‘rye’ applied as a metonymic occupational name or as a topographic name (see Centeno).

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


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Where is the Centeio family from?

You can see how Centeio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centeio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Centeio family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Centeio's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Centeio families in 1920.
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What did your Centeio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Centeio. 100% of Centeio men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Centeio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Centeio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centeio 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Centeio. 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 96 military records available for the last name Centeio. For the veterans among your Centeio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centeio lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Centeio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Centeio in 1962 was 83, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centeio 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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