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Centennial Family History

Centennial 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: Centanni, Centeno, Renteria, Pettengill, Clendenning, Senecal

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Where is the Centennial family from?

You can see how Centennial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centennial family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Centennial family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Centennial's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Centennial families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centennial 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 253 census records available for the last name Centennial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centennial 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Centennial. 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 16 military records available for the last name Centennial. For the veterans among your Centennial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centennial lifespan?

Average Centennial life expectancy in 1969 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centennial 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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