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Sencabaugh Family History

Sencabaugh 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: Sensabaugh, Sensibaugh, Sinsabaugh, Seabaugh, Osenbaugh, Slabaugh

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Where is the Sencabaugh family from?

You can see how Sencabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sencabaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sencabaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Sencabaugh families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sencabaugh's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sencabaugh families in 1911.
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What did your Sencabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sencabaugh. 100% of Sencabaugh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sencabaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Sencabaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sencabaugh 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sencabaugh. 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 74 military records available for the last name Sencabaugh. For the veterans among your Sencabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sencabaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sencabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sencabaugh in 1964 was 84, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sencabaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sencabaugh 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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