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Senat Family History

Senat Surname Meaning

Haitian (Sénat): probably a nickname or ornamental name from French sénat ‘senate’. Compare Senatus.

French (mainly southwestern; Sénat): altered form of Sénac a habitational name from (Le) Sénac the name of several places in southwestern France.

e.g. a commune in Hautes-Pyrénées.

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


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You can see how Senat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Senat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Senat family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Senat's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Senat families in 1891.
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What did your Senat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senat. 43% of Senat 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%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

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Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Senat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senat 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Senat. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Senat. For the veterans among your Senat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senat lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Senat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Senat in 1956 was 55, and 58 in 2004.

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