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Senkler Family History

Senkler 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: Seckler, Sinkler, Seller, Sandler, Tendler, Singler, Winkler, Semler

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Where is the Senkler family from?

You can see how Senkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senkler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Senkler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Senkler families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Senkler's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Senkler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senkler 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 Senkler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senkler. 100% of Senkler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Senkler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Senkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senkler 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Senkler. 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 229 military records available for the last name Senkler. For the veterans among your Senkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senkler lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Senkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Senkler in 1975 was 95, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senkler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senkler 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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