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Centauro Family History

Centauro 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: Cestaro, Venturo, Cantalupo, Ventura, Centeno, Centanni, Center

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Where is the Centauro family from?

You can see how Centauro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centauro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Centauro family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Centauro's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Centauro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centauro 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 Centauro ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Centauro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Centauro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centauro 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Centauro. 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 20 military records available for the last name Centauro. For the veterans among your Centauro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centauro lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Centauro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Centauro in 1968 was 86, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Centauro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centauro 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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