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Senkin Family History

Senkin 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: Henkin, Sonkin, Jenkin, Hankin, Serlin, Elkin, Belkin, Seki, Sellin

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Where is the Senkin family from?

You can see how Senkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Senkin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Senkin family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Senkin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Senkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senkin 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 114 census records available for the last name Senkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senkin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Senkin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Senkin. For the veterans among your Senkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Senkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Senkin in 1965 was 71, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senkin 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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