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Centis Family History

Centis 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: Gentis, Dennis, Curtis, Benis, Pettis, Kennis, Tennis, Cantin, Center

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Where is the Centis family from?

You can see how Centis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Centis families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Centis families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Centis's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Centis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centis 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 Centis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Centis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Centis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centis 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Centis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Centis. For the veterans among your Centis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Centis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Centis in 1972 was 64, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centis 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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