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Senfer Family History

Senfer 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: Senter, Seifer, Senger, Renfer, Senner, Sender, Benfer, Jenner

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Where is the Senfer family from?

You can see how Senfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senfer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Senfer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Senfer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Senfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senfer 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 94 census records available for the last name Senfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senfer 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Senfer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Senfer. For the veterans among your Senfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senfer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senfer 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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