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Senefeld Family History

Senefeld 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: Seefeld, Benefield, Seefeldt, Denfeld, Huenefeld, Seinfeld

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Where is the Senefeld family from?

You can see how Senefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Senefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Senefeld families living in Indiana. This was about 93% of all the recorded Senefeld's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Senefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senefeld 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 Senefeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

What Senefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Senefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senefeld 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Senefeld. 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 34 military records available for the last name Senefeld. For the veterans among your Senefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senefeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Senefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Senefeld in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senefeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senefeld 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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