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Senften Family History

Senften 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: Senter, Sefton, Senft, Fenster, Seaton, Fenton, Senne, Setter, Denton

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Where is the Senften family from?

You can see how Senften families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senften family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Senften families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 8 Senften families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Senften's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Senften families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senften 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 Senften ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senften. 67% of Senften men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Senften. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senften 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Senften. 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 132 military records available for the last name Senften. For the veterans among your Senften ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senften lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Senften life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Senften in 1966 was 75, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senften

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senften 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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