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Senesi Family History

Senesi 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: Senese, Sens, Teresi, Sinisi, Benes, Sanes, Genest, Denes, Enes

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Where is the Senesi family from?

You can see how Senesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senesi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Senesi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Senesi families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Senesi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Senesi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senesi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senesi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Senesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Senesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senesi 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Senesi. 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 71 military records available for the last name Senesi. For the veterans among your Senesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senesi lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Senesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Senesi in 1950 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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