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Senkoff Family History

Senkoff Surname 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: Skoff, Senko, Minkoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Senff, Shroff, Steinhoff

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Where is the Senkoff family from?

You can see how Senkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Senkoff family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Senkoff's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Senkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senkoff 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 Senkoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senkoff. 100% of Senkoff women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Senkoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Senkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senkoff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Senkoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Senkoff. For the veterans among your Senkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senkoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Senkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Senkoff in 1966 was 85, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senkoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senkoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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