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Centanni Family History

Centanni Surname Meaning

Italian: from cento ‘hundred’ + anno ‘year’ i.e. a hundred years a century possibly applied as a nickname.

In the south this is the common name of the agave or century plant and this may have also been a topographic name for someone who lived where the plant grew.

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


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Where is the Centanni family from?

You can see how Centanni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centanni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Centanni families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Centanni's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Centanni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centanni 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 Centanni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Centanni. 37% of Centanni men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Centanni women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Centanni were Clerk and Fileclerk.

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    29%
  • Sewing
    15%
  • Bunch Maker
    15%
  • Fileclerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Centanni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centanni 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Centanni. 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 451 military records available for the last name Centanni. For the veterans among your Centanni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centanni lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Centanni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Centanni in 1951 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centanni 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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