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Certoma Family History

Certoma 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: Certo, Centola, Bertola, Certa, Croom, Cortina, Cerro, Jerome, Cerda

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Where is the Certoma family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Certoma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Certoma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Certoma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Certoma 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Certoma. 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 44 military records available for the last name Certoma. For the veterans among your Certoma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Certoma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Certoma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Certoma in 1969 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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