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Centafanti Family History

Centafanti Name 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: Centofanti, Centanni, Benanti, Bonfanti, Colasanti, Cefaratti

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Where is the Centafanti family from?

You can see how Centafanti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centafanti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Centafanti family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Centafanti's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Centafanti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centafanti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Centafanti ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Centafanti ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Centafanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centafanti 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Centafanti. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Centafanti. For the veterans among your Centafanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centafanti lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Centafanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Centafanti in 1976 was 46, and 70 in 2000.

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