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Senson Family History

Senson 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: Benson, Stenson, Henson, Swenson, Jenson, Svenson, Sanson, Penson

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Where is the Senson family from?

You can see how Senson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Senson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Senson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Senson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Senson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senson 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 Senson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senson. 39% of Senson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Senson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senson were Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Senson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Senson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senson 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Senson. 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 239 military records available for the last name Senson. For the veterans among your Senson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Senson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Senson in 1970 was 76, and 91 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senson 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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