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Senska Family History

Senska 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: Senske, Senna, Sens, Sena, Siska, Sensel, Senk, Fenske, Senko, Sendra

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Where is the Senska family from?

You can see how Senska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Senska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Senska families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Senska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Senska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senska ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Foreman
    100%
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What Senska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Senska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senska 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Senska. 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 38 military records available for the last name Senska. For the veterans among your Senska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senska lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Senska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Senska in 1959 was 55, and 84 in 2001.

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