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Sennon Family History

Sennon 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: Lennon, Hennon, Kennon, Cannon, Seaton, Benson, Kenyon, Fenton, Senne

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Where is the Sennon family from?

You can see how Sennon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sennon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sennon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sennon families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sennon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sennon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sennon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sennon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sennon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Sennon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sennon 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Sennon. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sennon. For the veterans among your Sennon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sennon lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Sennon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sennon in 1980 was 50, and 85 in 1998.

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