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Senig Family History

Senig 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: Selig, Seng, Wenig, Denig, Lenig, Henig, Song, Feng, Meng, Sang

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Where is the Senig family from?

You can see how Senig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Senig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Senig family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Senig's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Senig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fireman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Senig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senig 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Senig. 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 54 military records available for the last name Senig. For the veterans among your Senig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Senig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Senig in 1966 was 79, and 87 in 2001.

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