This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Senator family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Senator Family History

Senator 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: Senatore, Seaton, Senior, Senter, Santor, Mentor, Keator, Senor

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Senator family from?

You can see how Senator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senator family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Senator families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Senator family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Senator's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Senator families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senator surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Senator ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senator. 25% of Senator men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Senator women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Senator | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Senator family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Senator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senator census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Senator

Passenger Lists

There are 290 immigration records available for the last name Senator. 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.

View all Senator immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Senator. For the veterans among your Senator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Senator military records

You've only scratched the surface of Senator family history

Discover More

What is the average Senator lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Senator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Senator in 1965 was 71, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senator

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senator 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Senator family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial