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Senese Family History

Senese Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Siena a shortened form of Sienese ‘inhabitant of Siena’.

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


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Where is the Senese family from?

You can see how Senese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Senese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Senese families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Senese's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Senese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senese 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 Senese ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bucheron and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Senese. 43% of Senese men worked as a Bucheron and 100% of Senese women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Bucheron
    43%
  • Laberor
    29%
  • Cult
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%

What Senese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Senese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senese 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 Senese. 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 665 military records available for the last name Senese. For the veterans among your Senese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senese lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Senese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Senese in 1954 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senese 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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