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Sennott Family History

Sennott Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sinnott. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Sennott family from?

You can see how Sennott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sennott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sennott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Sennott families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sennott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sennott families in 1911.
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What did your Sennott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sennott. 18% of Sennott men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Sennott women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sennott were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Cashier
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

What Sennott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sennott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sennott 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Sennott. 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 375 military records available for the last name Sennott. For the veterans among your Sennott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sennott lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sennott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sennott in 1964 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sennott 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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