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Sentman Family History

Sentman Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Seckman, Westman, Wertman, Shenkman, Veltman, Seeman, Getman, Bertman

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Where is the Sentman family from?

You can see how Sentman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sentman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sentman family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sentman's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Sentman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sentman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sentman. 21% of Sentman men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Sentman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sentman were Farm Laborer and Secretary. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sentman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentman 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 Sentman. 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 565 military records available for the last name Sentman. For the veterans among your Sentman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sentman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sentman in 1955 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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