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Sennish Family History

Sennish 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: Dennis, Kennis, Tennis, Ennis, Bennis, Pennisi, Stanish, Hennis

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Where is the Sennish family from?

You can see how Sennish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sennish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sennish families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sennish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sennish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sennish 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 48 census records available for the last name Sennish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sennish 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sennish. 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 91 military records available for the last name Sennish. For the veterans among your Sennish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sennish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sennish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sennish in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sennish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sennish 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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