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Centell Family History

Centell 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: Sentell, Fennell, Castell, Hensell, Centeno, Cantrell, Cantwell

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Where is the Centell family from?

You can see how Centell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Centell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Centell family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Centell's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Centell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centell 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 129 census records available for the last name Centell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Centell. 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 35 military records available for the last name Centell. For the veterans among your Centell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Centell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Centell in 1973 was 83, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centell 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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