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Sennit Family History

Sennit 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, Senne, Senna, Lennie, Kennis, Tennis, Ennis, Bennis, Senft

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Where is the Sennit family from?

You can see how Sennit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sennit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sennit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sennit family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sennit's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Sennit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sennit 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 219 census records available for the last name Sennit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sennit 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sennit. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sennit. For the veterans among your Sennit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sennit lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Sennit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sennit in 1972 was 65, and 80 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sennit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sennit 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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