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Centi Family History

Centi 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: Cenci, Conti, Venti, Conte, Mente, Dent, Canto, Cetta, Vento, Kent

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Where is the Centi family from?

You can see how Centi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Centi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Centi families living in Alberta. This was about 78% of all the recorded Centi's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Centi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Centi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Centi. 67% of Centi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Centi women worked as a Maid.

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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
    67%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Centi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Centi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centi 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Centi. 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 117 military records available for the last name Centi. For the veterans among your Centi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centi lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Centi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Centi in 1968 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Centi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centi 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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