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Senie Family History

Senie 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: Senne, Serie, Bence, Senna, Sens, Erie, Mente, Senick, Venier, Bene

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Where is the Senie family from?

You can see how Senie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Senie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Senie families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Senie's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Senie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senie. 37% of Senie men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Senie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senie 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Senie. 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 33 military records available for the last name Senie. For the veterans among your Senie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Senie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Senie in 1968 was 72, and 93 in 2003.

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