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Citera Family History

Citera 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: Pitera, Cater, Cicero, Riera, Cira, Patera, Rivera, Ribera, Mitra

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Where is the Citera family from?

You can see how Citera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Citera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Citera families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Citera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Citera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Citera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Citera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Citera. 67% of Citera 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
    67%
  • Roofer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Citera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Citera 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Citera. 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 93 military records available for the last name Citera. For the veterans among your Citera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Citera lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Citera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Citera in 1962 was 63, and 56 in 2004.

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