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Senseny Family History

Senseny 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: Senseney, Sensel, Bensen, Jensen, Sensenig, Mensen, Hensen, Swensen

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Where is the Senseny family from?

You can see how Senseny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senseny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Senseny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Senseny families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Senseny's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Senseny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senseny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senseny ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Partner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Senseny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senseny 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 immigration records available for the last name Senseny. 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 90 military records available for the last name Senseny. For the veterans among your Senseny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senseny lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Senseny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Senseny in 1969 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

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