This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Senik family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Senik Family History

Senik 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: Senick, Senk, Benik, Wenk, Senne, Senna, Sens, Lesnik, Seno, Senior

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Senik family from?

You can see how Senik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Senik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Senik families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Senik's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Senik families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Senik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senik. 60% of Senik men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Senik | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Auto Mechanic
    40%

What Senik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Senik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senik census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Senik

Passenger Lists

There are 168 immigration records available for the last name Senik. 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.

View all Senik immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 107 military records available for the last name Senik. For the veterans among your Senik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Senik military records

You've only scratched the surface of Senik family history

Discover More

What is the average Senik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Senik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Senik in 1965 was 78, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senik 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Senik family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial