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Centalla Family History

Centalla 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: Centola, Centrella, Rantala, Kendall, Calla, Cantarella, Rintala

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Where is the Centalla family from?

You can see how Centalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Centalla families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Centalla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Centalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centalla 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 Centalla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Timber Cutter
    100%

What Centalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Centalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centalla 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Centalla. 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 3 military records available for the last name Centalla. For the veterans among your Centalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centalla lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Centalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Centalla in 1993 was 84, and 37 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Centalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centalla 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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