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Centmayer Family History

Centmayer 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: Metayer, Center, Heitmeyer, Deutmeyer, Wittmayer, Mestayer, Neumayer

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Where is the Centmayer family from?

You can see how Centmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centmayer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Centmayer family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Centmayer's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Centmayer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centmayer 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 12 census records available for the last name Centmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centmayer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Centmayer. 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 98 military records available for the last name Centmayer. For the veterans among your Centmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centmayer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Centmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Centmayer in 1973 was 69, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Centmayer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centmayer 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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