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Senninger Family History

Senninger 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: Wenninger, Henninger, Penninger, Benninger, Menninger, Denninger

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Where is the Senninger family from?

You can see how Senninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senninger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Senninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Senninger family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Senninger's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Senninger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senninger 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 Senninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senninger. 27% of Senninger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Senninger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senninger were Painter and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Senninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Senninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senninger 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Senninger. 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 351 military records available for the last name Senninger. For the veterans among your Senninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senninger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Senninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Senninger in 1962 was 57, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senninger 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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