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Sencher Family History

Sencher 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: Mencher, Rencher, Becher, Letcher, Fancher, Belcher, Keicher, Scher

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Where is the Sencher family from?

You can see how Sencher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sencher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sencher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Sencher family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sencher's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sencher families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sencher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Sencher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sencher 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sencher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sencher. For the veterans among your Sencher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sencher lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Sencher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sencher in 1972 was 54, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sencher 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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