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Central Family History

Central 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: General, Cantrall, Bertram, Senecal, Ventura, Centeno, Cantrell

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Where is the Central family from?

You can see how Central families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Central family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Central families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Central family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Central's in USA. New York had the highest population of Central families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Central 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 Central ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Central. 100% of Central 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%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Central. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Central 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Central. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Central. For the veterans among your Central ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Central lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Central life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Central in 1958 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Central 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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