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Centeno Family History

Centeno Surname Meaning

Spanish: from centeno ‘rye’ (from Late Latin centenum a derivative of centum ‘hundred’ so called as the plant was supposed to be capable of producing a hundred grains on each stalk).

The surname may have arisen as a metonymic occupational name for someone who grew or sold rye or a topographic name for someone who lived by a field given over to the cultivation of this crop.

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


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Where is the Centeno family from?

You can see how Centeno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centeno family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Centeno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Centeno family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Centeno's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Centeno families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centeno 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 Centeno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Centeno. 45% of Centeno men worked as a Jornalero and 56% of Centeno women worked as a Costurera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Centeno were Laborer and Sirvienta.

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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

  • Jornalero
    45%
  • Labrador
    15%
  • Agricultor
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    56%
  • Lavandera
    23%
  • Sirvienta
    23%

What Centeno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Centeno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centeno 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Centeno. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Centeno. For the veterans among your Centeno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centeno lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Centeno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Centeno in 1956 was 33, and 65 in 2004.

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