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Sendt Family History

Sendt 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: Wendt, Sundt, Fendt, Bendt, Senft, Sindt, Sandt, Sund, Sand, Senne

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Where is the Sendt family from?

You can see how Sendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sendt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sendt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sendt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sendt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sendt 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 Sendt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sendt. 50% of Sendt men worked as a Common 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

  • Common Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Sendt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Sendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendt 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Sendt. 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 83 military records available for the last name Sendt. For the veterans among your Sendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendt lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sendt in 1946 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sendt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sendt 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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