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Sensebaugh Family History

Sensebaugh 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: Sensabaugh, Sensibaugh, Sinsabaugh, Keebaugh, Tevebaugh, Osenbaugh

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Where is the Sensebaugh family from?

You can see how Sensebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sensebaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sensebaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sensebaugh families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sensebaugh's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sensebaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sensebaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sensebaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Sensebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sensebaugh 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sensebaugh. 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 82 military records available for the last name Sensebaugh. For the veterans among your Sensebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sensebaugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sensebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sensebaugh in 1966 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sensebaugh 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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