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Senzel Family History

Senzel 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: Wenzel, Menzel, Sensel, Henzel, Stenzel, Denzel, Genzel, Fenzel

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Where is the Senzel family from?

You can see how Senzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Senzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Senzel families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Senzel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Senzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senzel. 34% of Senzel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Senzel women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Senzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senzel 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Senzel. 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 104 military records available for the last name Senzel. For the veterans among your Senzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senzel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Senzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Senzel in 1965 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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