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Centenail Family History

Centenail 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: Centeno, Centanni, Senecal, Mendenhall, Chatelain, Mentel, Center

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centenail 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 9 census records available for the last name Centenail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centenail 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 Centenail. 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 28 military records available for the last name Centenail. For the veterans among your Centenail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centenail lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Centenail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Centenail in 1963 was 71, and 72 in 1993.

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