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Senneff Family History

Senneff 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, Senner, Sennett, Senff, Jenner, Fennell, Venner, Penner

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Where is the Senneff family from?

You can see how Senneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senneff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Senneff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Senneff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Senneff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Senneff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senneff 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 Senneff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senneff. 25% of Senneff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Senneff women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Senneff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Senneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senneff 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Senneff. 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 185 military records available for the last name Senneff. For the veterans among your Senneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senneff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Senneff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Senneff in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senneff 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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