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Centron Family History

Centron 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: Centrone, Cintron, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Citron, Benton

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Where is the Centron family from?

You can see how Centron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centron family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Centron family living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Centron's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Centron families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Centron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Bordadora were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Centron. 46% of Centron men worked as a Jornalero and 100% of Centron women worked as a Bordadora. .

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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

  • Jornalero
    46%
  • Labrador
    14%
  • Picador
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bordadora
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Centron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centron 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Centron. 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 16 military records available for the last name Centron. For the veterans among your Centron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centron lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Centron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Centron in 1975 was 79, and 82 in 1997.

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