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Senn Family History

Senn Name Meaning

South German and Swiss German: occupational name for a dairy farmer from Middle High German senne ‘Alpine herdsman cheese maker.

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


Similar surnames: Fenn, Senf, Venn, Senne, Penn, Henn, Seng, Benn, Zinn, Brenn

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Where is the Senn family from?

You can see how Senn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Senn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Senn families living in South Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Senn's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Senn families in 1840.
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What did your Senn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senn. 18% of Senn men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Senn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senn were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Senn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senn 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Senn. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Senn. For the veterans among your Senn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senn lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Senn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Senn in 1949 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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