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Senterfitt Family History

Senterfitt 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: Sterritt, Skerritt, Senter, Renteria, Enterline, Starritt, Demeritt

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Where is the Senterfitt family from?

You can see how Senterfitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senterfitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Senterfitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Senterfitt family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Senterfitt's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Senterfitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senterfitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senterfitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senterfitt. 43% of Senterfitt 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
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Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Senterfitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senterfitt 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Senterfitt. 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 164 military records available for the last name Senterfitt. For the veterans among your Senterfitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senterfitt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Senterfitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Senterfitt in 1960 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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