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Centofant Family History

Centofant 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, Centola, Contant, Fenton, Constant, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Centofant family from?

You can see how Centofant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centofant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Centofant family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Centofant's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Centofant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centofant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Centofant ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Centofant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Centofant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centofant 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Centofant. 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 8 military records available for the last name Centofant. For the veterans among your Centofant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centofant lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Centofant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Centofant in 1987 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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