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Sendel Family History

Sendel 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: Sandel, Sindel, Wendel, Sensel, Rendel, Bendel, Seidel, Hendel

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Where is the Sendel family from?

You can see how Sendel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sendel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Sendel families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sendel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sendel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sendel 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 Sendel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sendel. 100% of Sendel men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Sendel women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Sendel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Sendel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendel 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Sendel. 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 246 military records available for the last name Sendel. For the veterans among your Sendel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sendel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sendel in 1963 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sendel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sendel 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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