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Sentell Family History

Sentell Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sartell, Antell, Hensell, Bendell, Pennell, Sandell, Seawell, Senter

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Where is the Sentell family from?

You can see how Sentell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sentell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Sentell families living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sentell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Sentell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sentell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sentell. 32% of Sentell men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Sentell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sentell were Painter and Waitress. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • General House Work
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sentell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentell 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Sentell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sentell. For the veterans among your Sentell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sentell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sentell in 1944 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

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