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Certa Family History

Certa Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Certo.

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


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Where is the Certa family from?

You can see how Certa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Certa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Certa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Certa family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Certa's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Certa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Certa 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 Certa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Certa. 47% of Certa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Certa 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Certa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Certa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Certa 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Certa. 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 686 military records available for the last name Certa. For the veterans among your Certa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Certa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Certa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Certa in 1962 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Certa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Certa 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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