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Seneschall Family History

Seneschall Surname Meaning

see Senescall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Seneschall family from?

You can see how Seneschall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seneschall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Seneschall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Seneschall families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Seneschall's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Seneschall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seneschall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seneschall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seneschall. 100% of Seneschall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Seneschall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Seneschall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seneschall 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Seneschall. 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 21 military records available for the last name Seneschall. For the veterans among your Seneschall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seneschall lifespan?

Average Seneschall life expectancy in 1967 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seneschall 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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