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Cetnar Family History

Cetnar Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from ce(n)tnar ‘hundredweight’.

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


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Where is the Cetnar family from?

You can see how Cetnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cetnar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cetnar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cetnar family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cetnar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cetnar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cetnar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cetnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Janitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cetnar. 43% of Cetnar men worked as a Weaver and 34% of Cetnar women worked as a Janitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cetnar were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Weaver
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Cetnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Cetnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cetnar 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Cetnar. 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 151 military records available for the last name Cetnar. For the veterans among your Cetnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cetnar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cetnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cetnar in 1961 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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