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Senske Family History

Senske Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of Sens.

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


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Where is the Senske family from?

You can see how Senske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Senske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Senske families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Senske's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Senske families in 1911.
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What did your Senske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senske. 34% of Senske men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Senske women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senske were Saleman and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Saleman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Senske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Senske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senske 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Senske. 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 246 military records available for the last name Senske. For the veterans among your Senske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senske lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Senske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Senske in 1961 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senske 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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