This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Centini family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Centini Family History

Centini 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: Lentini, Contini, Centeno, Centanni, Cantin, Montini, Entin, Mentink

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Centini family from?

You can see how Centini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centini family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Centini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Centini family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Centini's in USA. California had the highest population of Centini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Centini ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Centini | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Centini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Centini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centini census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Centini

Passenger Lists

There are 173 immigration records available for the last name Centini. 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.

View all Centini immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Centini. For the veterans among your Centini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Centini military records

You've only scratched the surface of Centini family history

Discover More

What is the average Centini lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Centini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Centini in 1963 was 73, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Centini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centini 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Centini family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial