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Senjem Family History

Senjem 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: Senne, Sensel, Senter, Henjum, Senger, Senner, Sender, Seem, Seney

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Where is the Senjem family from?

You can see how Senjem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senjem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Senjem families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Senjem's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Senjem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senjem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senjem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senjem. 50% of Senjem 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Senjem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senjem 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Senjem. 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 10 military records available for the last name Senjem. For the veterans among your Senjem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senjem lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Senjem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Senjem in 1954 was 45, and 92 in 2003.

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