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Sentner Family History

Sentner Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Zentner.

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


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Where is the Sentner family from?

You can see how Sentner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sentner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 33 Sentner families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 79% of all the recorded Sentner's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Sentner families in 1911.
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What did your Sentner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sentner. 87% of Sentner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    87%
  • Blacksmith
    14%

What Sentner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sentner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentner 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Sentner. 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 Sentner. For the veterans among your Sentner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sentner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sentner in 1958 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentner 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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