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Sendra Family History

Sendra Name Meaning

Catalan: either an altered form of Cendra a nickname from cendra ‘ash(es)’ or from the old personal name Sendra medieval Latin Senderedus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Seda, Sera, Severa, Benda, Serra, Jindra, Sandri, Segura, Vondra

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Where is the Sendra family from?

You can see how Sendra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sendra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Sendra families living in Connecticut. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sendra's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Sendra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sendra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sendra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sendra. 100% of Sendra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Sendra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendra 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sendra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Sendra. For the veterans among your Sendra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sendra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sendra in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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