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Senis Family History

Senis 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: Sens, Benis, Enis, Denis, Genis, Venis, Dennis, Reis, Lewis, Melis

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Where is the Senis family from?

You can see how Senis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Senis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Senis families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Senis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Senis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senis 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 Senis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senis. 38% of Senis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Senis women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senis were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Senis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Senis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senis 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Senis. 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 48 military records available for the last name Senis. For the veterans among your Senis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Senis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Senis in 1969 was 82, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senis 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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