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Century Family History

Century Name Meaning

see Santry .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Ventura, Center, Ventry, Gentry, Centore, Venturi, Venturo, Centers

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Where is the Century family from?

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

What did your Century ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Collector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Century. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Century 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Century. 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 26 military records available for the last name Century. For the veterans among your Century ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Century lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Century life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Century in 1963 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

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