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Sendra Family History

Sendra Surname Meaning

Catalan: either an altered form of Cendra a nickname from cendra ‘ash(es)’ or from the old personal name Sendra medieval Latin Senderedus.

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


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Where is the Sendra family from?

You can see how Sendra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sendra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sendra families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sendra's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sendra families in 1911.
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What did your Sendra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sendra. 43% of Sendra 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
    43%
  • Coiler
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Sendra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Sendra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendra 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sendra. 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 168 military records available for the last name Sendra. For the veterans among your Sendra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sendra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sendra in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sendra 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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