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Centonze Family History

Centonze 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: Cantone, Centrone, Centore, Cestone, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton

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Where is the Centonze family from?

You can see how Centonze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centonze family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Centonze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Centonze families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Centonze's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Centonze families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centonze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Centonze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Centonze. 60% of Centonze men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Centonze women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Centonze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Centonze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centonze 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Centonze. 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 207 military records available for the last name Centonze. For the veterans among your Centonze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centonze lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Centonze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Centonze in 1945 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

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