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Senfeld Family History

Senfeld 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: Denfeld, Seinfeld, Seefeld, Penfold, Rehfeld, Sensel, Sternfeld

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Where is the Senfeld family from?

You can see how Senfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senfeld family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Senfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Senfeld families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Senfeld's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Senfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Senfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senfeld 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Senfeld. 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 31 military records available for the last name Senfeld. For the veterans among your Senfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senfeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Senfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Senfeld in 1971 was 65, and 88 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senfeld 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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