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Sentell Family History

Sentell Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sentell family from?

You can see how Sentell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sentell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Sentell families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sentell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sentell families in 1911.
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What did your Sentell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Porter and Storekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sentell. 50% of Sentell men worked as a Porter and 100% of Sentell women worked as a Storekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Porter
    50%
  • Income
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Storekeeper
    100%

What Sentell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sentell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentell 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Sentell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sentell. For the veterans among your Sentell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sentell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sentell in 1944 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentell 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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