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Senken Family History

Senken 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: Renken, Henken, Menken, Senne, Kenkel, Sankey, Dennen, Sanden, Denke

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Where is the Senken family from?

You can see how Senken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Senken families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Senken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Senken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senken 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 79 census records available for the last name Senken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senken 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Senken. 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 9 military records available for the last name Senken. For the veterans among your Senken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senken lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Senken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Senken in 1995 was 67, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senken 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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