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Centkowski Family History

Centkowski 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: Senkowski, Benkowski, Petrowski, Szatkowski, Pienkowski, Lepkowski

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Where is the Centkowski family from?

You can see how Centkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Centkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Centkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Centkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centkowski 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 Centkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Centkowski. 50% of Centkowski women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Centkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Centkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centkowski 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Centkowski. 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 50 military records available for the last name Centkowski. For the veterans among your Centkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centkowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Centkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Centkowski in 1966 was 75, and 39 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Centkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centkowski 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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