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Sendlak Family History

Sendlak Name 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: Sedlak, Selak, Sedmak, Sendra, Sedlack, Sedlar, Sendek, Sandler

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Where is the Sendlak family from?

You can see how Sendlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sendlak family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sendlak's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Sendlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sendlak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sendlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sendlak. 100% of Sendlak women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Sendlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendlak 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sendlak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Sendlak. For the veterans among your Sendlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendlak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sendlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sendlak in 1965 was 69, and 80 in 2002.

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