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Senchen Family History

Senchen 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: Eichen, Kinchen, Eschen, Mencher, Fenchel, Sachen, Rencher, Bechen

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Where is the Senchen family from?

You can see how Senchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senchen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Senchen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Senchen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Senchen's in USA. California had the highest population of Senchen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Senchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senchen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Senchen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Senchen. For the veterans among your Senchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senchen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Senchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Senchen in 1982 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senchen 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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