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Centers Family History

Centers Name Meaning

Variant of Center .

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


Similar surnames: Senters, Center, Menter, Conners, Metters, Etters, Kenter, Conter

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Where is the Centers family from?

You can see how Centers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Centers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Centers families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Centers's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Centers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Centers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Centers. 28% of Centers men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Centers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Centers were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Centers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centers 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Centers. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Centers. For the veterans among your Centers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centers lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Centers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Centers in 1946 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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