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Sehnert Family History

Sehnert Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Senhart.

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


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Where is the Sehnert family from?

You can see how Sehnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehnert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sehnert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Sehnert families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sehnert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sehnert families in 1880.
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What did your Sehnert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sehnert. 43% of Sehnert men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

What Sehnert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sehnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehnert 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Sehnert. 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 388 military records available for the last name Sehnert. For the veterans among your Sehnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehnert lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sehnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sehnert in 1948 was 41, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehnert 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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