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Centofanti Family History

Centofanti Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Centofante an omen or well-wishing name composed of the elements cento ‘hundred’ + fante ‘child’

presumably bestowed in the hope that the recipient would have a large family.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Centofanti family from?

You can see how Centofanti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centofanti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Centofanti families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Centofanti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Centofanti families in 1920.
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What did your Centofanti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Centofanti. 69% of Centofanti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Centofanti women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    69%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Centofanti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Centofanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centofanti 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Centofanti. 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 362 military records available for the last name Centofanti. For the veterans among your Centofanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centofanti lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Centofanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Centofanti in 1955 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centofanti 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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