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Certia Family History

Certia 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: Certa, Curtis, Cortina, Cerda, Cetta, Cerna, Cervi, Fertig, Berta

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Where is the Certia family from?

You can see how Certia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Certia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Certia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Certia families living in Indiana. This was about 82% of all the recorded Certia's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Certia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Certia 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 Certia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Certia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Certia 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Certia. 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 27 military records available for the last name Certia. For the veterans among your Certia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Certia lifespan?

Average Certia life expectancy in 1978 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Certia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Certia 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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