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Senters Family History

Senters Surname Meaning

English: variant of Senter.

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


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Where is the Senters family from?

You can see how Senters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Senters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Senters families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Senters's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Senters families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senters 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 Senters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senters. 23% of Senters men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Senters women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senters were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Senters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Senters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senters 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Senters. 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 547 military records available for the last name Senters. For the veterans among your Senters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senters lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Senters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Senters in 1956 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senters 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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