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Senchak Family History

Senchak 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: Sinchak, Demchak, Senechal, Yencha, Senecal, Henshaw, Bench, Senna

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Where is the Senchak family from?

You can see how Senchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senchak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Senchak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Senchak families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Senchak's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Senchak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senchak 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 Senchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senchak. 67% of Senchak men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Senchak women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senchak were Office Clerk and Weaver.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Weaver
    29%

What Senchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Senchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senchak 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Senchak. 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 86 military records available for the last name Senchak. For the veterans among your Senchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senchak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Senchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Senchak in 1963 was 76, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senchak 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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