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Senseney Family History

Senseney Surname Meaning

Variant of Sensenig a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Senseney family from?

You can see how Senseney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senseney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Senseney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Senseney family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Senseney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Senseney families in 1911.
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What did your Senseney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senseney. 31% of Senseney men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Senseney women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senseney were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stitcher
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

What Senseney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Senseney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senseney 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 Senseney. 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 397 military records available for the last name Senseney. For the veterans among your Senseney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senseney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Senseney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Senseney in 1964 was 75, and 22 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senseney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senseney 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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