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Cetina Family History

Cetina Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Cetina in Zaragoza (Aragon). Compare Zetina.

Slovenian (Četina): nickname for a hairy or bearded man from a dialect form of ščetina ‘bristle’.

Croatian: habitational name from the basin of the river Cetina in Dalmatia or from the village of the same name.

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


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Where is the Cetina family from?

You can see how Cetina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cetina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cetina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cetina families living in Michigan. This was about 13% of all the recorded Cetina's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Cetina families in 1920.
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What did your Cetina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cetina. 100% of Cetina men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cetina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cetina 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Cetina. 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 64 military records available for the last name Cetina. For the veterans among your Cetina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cetina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cetina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cetina in 1964 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cetina 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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