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Senigal Family History

Senigal 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: Senegal, Seigal, Senecal, Sehgal, Segal, Sinegal, Suniga, Sigal

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Where is the Senigal family from?

You can see how Senigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senigal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Senigal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Senigal families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Senigal's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Senigal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senigal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senigal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senigal. 72% of Senigal 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 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Senigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senigal 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Senigal. 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 13 military records available for the last name Senigal. For the veterans among your Senigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senigal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Senigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Senigal in 1963 was 54, and 86 in 2002.

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