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Centman Family History

Centman 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: Sentman, Hetman, Reitman, Cotman, Henman, Wenman, Westman, Chatman

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Where is the Centman family from?

You can see how Centman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Centman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Centman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Centman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Centman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centman 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 Centman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Centman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Centman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Centman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Centman. For the veterans among your Centman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Centman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Centman in 1964 was 71, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Centman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centman 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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