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Sendy Family History

Sendy 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: Hendy, Sandy, Bendy, Senay, Sundy, Dendy, Seney, Endy, Henry, Sund

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Where is the Sendy family from?

You can see how Sendy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sendy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sendy families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Sendy's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sendy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sendy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sendy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sendy. 100% of Sendy men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Sendy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendy 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Sendy. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sendy. For the veterans among your Sendy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Sendy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sendy in 1965 was 77, and 96 in 1996.

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