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Senkbeil Family History

Senkbeil Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for an archer from Middle Low German sengen ‘to burn singe’ + pīl ‘arrow’.

Alternatively a nickname in the form of a sentence meaning ‘sink the arrow!’

This nickname was bestowed on a journeyman at the end of his apprenticeship.

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


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Where is the Senkbeil family from?

You can see how Senkbeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senkbeil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Senkbeil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Senkbeil families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Senkbeil's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Senkbeil families in 1911.
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What did your Senkbeil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Box Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senkbeil. 38% of Senkbeil men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Senkbeil women worked as a Box Maker.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Box Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Senkbeil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senkbeil 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Senkbeil. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 289 military records available for the last name Senkbeil. For the veterans among your Senkbeil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senkbeil lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Senkbeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Senkbeil in 1956 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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