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Senneca Family History

Senneca 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: Seneca, Senne, Senecal, Senna, Senner, Sennett, Fennema, Jenner

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Where is the Senneca family from?

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

What did your Senneca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senneca. 50% of Senneca men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Senneca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Senneca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senneca 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Senneca. 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 72 military records available for the last name Senneca. For the veterans among your Senneca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senneca lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Senneca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Senneca in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 2002.

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