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Senff Name Meaning

German: variant of Senf .

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


Similar surnames: Senft, Sens, Sentz, Senne, Sheff, Neff, Senk, Scaff, Seney, Selfe

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Where is the Senff family from?

You can see how Senff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Senff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Senff families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Senff's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Senff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senff. 30% of Senff men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Senff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senff were Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Assistant
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Senff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senff 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Senff. 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 Senff. For the veterans among your Senff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Senff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Senff in 1953 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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