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Senita Family History

Senita 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: Sedita, Senna, Senick, Senior, Sena, Seta, Melita, Santa, Sita

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Where is the Senita family from?

You can see how Senita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Senita families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Senita's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Senita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Senita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senita. 50% of Senita men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Senita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senita 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Senita. 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 50 military records available for the last name Senita. For the veterans among your Senita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senita lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Senita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Senita in 1971 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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