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Centore Family History

Centore Name Meaning

Italian: from cento ore ‘hundred gold pieces’ hence probably a nickname for a wealthy person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cantore, Centrone, Ventre, Tenore, Senatore, Santore, Legore, Cercone

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Where is the Centore family from?

You can see how Centore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centore family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Centore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Centore family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Centore's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Centore families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Centore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Centore. 25% of Centore men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Centore women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Cement Finisher
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Centore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centore 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Centore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Centore. For the veterans among your Centore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Centore lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Centore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Centore in 1951 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

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