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Senef Family History

Senef 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: Senf, Seney, Senff, Senne, Senna, Sens, Bene, Seno, Seif, See

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Where is the Senef family from?

You can see how Senef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Senef family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Senef's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Senef families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senef ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Senef ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Senef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senef 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Senef. 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 27 military records available for the last name Senef. For the veterans among your Senef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senef lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Senef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Senef in 1986 was 84, and 73 in 2003.

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