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Centar Family History

Centar 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: Center, Cesar, Cetta, Canter, Cenac, Senter, Menear, Pintar, Cantara

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Where is the Centar family from?

You can see how Centar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Centar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Centar families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Centar's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Centar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Centar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Centar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Centar. For the veterans among your Centar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centar lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Centar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Centar in 1976 was 72, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centar 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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