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Senen Family History

Senen 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: Senn, Seney, Leven, Shen, Eden, Senne, Penn, Senna, Steen, Steven

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Where is the Senen family from?

You can see how Senen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Senen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Senen family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Senen's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Senen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senen. 100% of Senen 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 169 census records available for the last name Senen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senen 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Senen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Senen. For the veterans among your Senen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Senen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Senen in 1969 was 46, and 84 in 2003.

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