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Senra Family History

Senra 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: Serra, Senna, Sera, Sena, Sendra, Henry, Penna, Senne, Seda, Sens

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Where is the Senra family from?

You can see how Senra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Senra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Senra families living in Minnesota. This was about 18% of all the recorded Senra's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Senra families in 1920.
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What did your Senra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senra. 50% of Senra men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Senra women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Senra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senra 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Senra. 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 48 military records available for the last name Senra. For the veterans among your Senra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Senra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Senra in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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