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Centile Family History

Centile 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: Gentile, Bentle, Gentle, Dentice, Centore, Castile, Pertile, Centola

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Where is the Centile family from?

You can see how Centile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centile family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Centile family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Centile's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Centile families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centile 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 Centile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centile 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Centile. 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 32 military records available for the last name Centile. For the veterans among your Centile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centile lifespan?

Average Centile life expectancy in 1964 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centile 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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