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Centa Family History

Centa 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: Cetta, Cena, Menta, Cesta, Renta, Penta, Certa, Conte, Cotta, Penna

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Where is the Centa family from?

You can see how Centa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Centa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Centa family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Centa's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Centa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centa 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 Centa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Centa. 45% of Centa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

What Centa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Centa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centa 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Centa. 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 183 military records available for the last name Centa. For the veterans among your Centa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Centa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Centa in 1954 was 33, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Centa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centa 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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