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Sentous Family History

Sentous 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: Santos, Senters, Seaton, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Sens, Stout

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Where is the Sentous family from?

You can see how Sentous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentous family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sentous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sentous family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sentous's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sentous families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Sentous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentous 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Sentous. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sentous. For the veterans among your Sentous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentous lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Sentous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sentous in 1974 was 76, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentous 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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