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Senge Family History

Senge 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: Senne, Serge, Benge, Seng, Senger, Enge, Genge, Menge, Song, Feng

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Where is the Senge family from?

You can see how Senge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Senge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Senge family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Senge's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Senge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senge 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 Senge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senge. 60% of Senge men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Senge women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senge were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Senge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Senge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senge 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Senge. 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 206 military records available for the last name Senge. For the veterans among your Senge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Senge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Senge in 1965 was 72, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senge 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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