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Senall Family History

Senall Surname 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: Segall, Sewall, Sell, Seal, Sewell, Kendall, Sandall, Sena, Sealy

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Where is the Senall family from?

You can see how Senall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Senall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Senall families living in Angus. This was about 43% of all the recorded Senall's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Senall families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senall 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 Senall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senall. 43% of Senall men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Electrician
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Senall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Senall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senall 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Senall. 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 28 military records available for the last name Senall. For the veterans among your Senall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senall lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Senall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Senall in 1975 was 64, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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