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Certis Family History

Certis 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: Curtis, Kertis, Cortis, Martis, Cortes, Artis, Cervi, Fertig, Pettis

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Where is the Certis family from?

You can see how Certis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Certis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Certis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Certis families living in Mississippi. This was about 43% of all the recorded Certis's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Certis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Certis 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 Certis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Certis. 100% of Certis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Certis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Certis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Certis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Certis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Certis. For the veterans among your Certis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Certis lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Certis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Certis in 1993 was 74, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Certis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Certis 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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